Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Early Childhood Lead Teacher Hebrew Educational Society 9502 Seaview Ave Brooklyn, NY 11236 Principal Responsibilities: Our Early Childhood Center currently offers full‑day, year‑round programming for children ages 3-5 including a NYC Early Learn program, Pre‑K for All, extended day services and Summer Camp. The Lead Teacher is responsible for general administrative duties as assigned, supervision of subordinate staff, and for planning, preparing, and implementing daily activities, monitoring children's progress, and maintaining related records for the assigned classroom. At this time, this is a temporary position. Responsibilities: Daily teaching of lessons and writing plans for Units of Study and all classroom activities Facilitate parent‑teacher conferences Communicates with children on their developmental level Supervision of children in the classroom, playground and gym areas Participation in center‑wide programs (e.g., Parent's Night Out, Pajama Night, Curriculum Night, Street fair, Open House) Record keeping – screenings & assessments (Ex: Ages & Stages, Checkpoints for Teaching Strategies), daily attendance Classroom preparation and planning Provides a balance between child‑initiated and teacher‑initiated activities Provides a developmentally appropriate and integrated curriculum that meets the needs of individual children Plans and implements culturally diverse experiences that support families Maintains and posts written curriculum plans Establishes routines with smooth transition periods Encourages children to be independent Cleaning of classroom materials and equipment as needed Assesses children's needs and developmental progress on an ongoing basis Involves classroom team in formal observations and assessments Uses assessments to plan curriculum Meets with individual parents as required on matters involving child or Center policies Maintains a safe & healthy environment and notifies administration of maintenance issues Attend staff meetings as well as staff development trainings throughout the year in accordance with DOH/DOE/ACS guidelines Maintain confidentiality about our children, their families and other employees Supervise assistant teachers, aides, or parent volunteers Keep current with all credentials and degrees in accordance with all accrediting and regulatory bodies Candidate will work a 12 month schedule, 8.5 hour days with 1 hour for lunch Other duties as assigned by supervisor Minimum Qualifications: NYS certified Bachelor's in Education, Master's a plus, or on a study plan for either of these degrees Minimum two years of teaching experience in child care and early education, or related educational programs Certification in Child Abuse, Infectious Disease and First Aid/CPR Strong computer skills An ability to communicate professionally verbally, in writing, and through email Fingerprinting by DOI & DOE Knowledge of Creative Curriculum Be a team player Strong classroom management skills Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, sit on the floor and rise from the floor without adult assistance Agency Information: The Hebrew Educational Society, a thriving multi‑service, comprehensive community center located in southeast Brooklyn, provides a diverse array of programs and services within a multicultural, multi‑ethnic environment that is inclusive of people of all ages and ability levels. Programs include Early Childhood, After School, Camps, Athletic and Aquatic Activities, Older Adults & People with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr H.E.S