Teacher UPK

Job Description

Job Description

Fort George Community Services | Washington Heights & Bronx, NY

About

At Fort George Community Services, you do more than build a career, you help transform lives. For over 35 years, we have empowered children and strengthened families through high-quality, family-focused early childhood programs. Join a diverse, mission-driven team dedicated to educational excellence, community impact, and helping every child reach their full potential.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $62,279 - $77,455 annually, based on education level.
• DOE-designated holidays and paid time off.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Meaningful work that directly impacts children, families, and communities.

Position Summary

Fort George Community Services is seeking a passionate UPK Teacher to lead a classroom of 3-year-old children in partnership with an Assistant Teacher. This role is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that promotes school readiness, social-emotional development, and family engagement for up to 15 children.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, child-centered curriculum and learning experiences.
• Foster children's growth in literacy, language, numeracy, social-emotional, and problem-solving skills.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that supports children of all abilities.
• Observe, assess, and document children's progress using Teaching Strategies GOLD and other required tools.
• Develop individualized learning goals and lesson plans.
• Build strong partnerships with families through ongoing communication, conferences, and engagement activities.
• Maintain a safe, healthy, and organized classroom aligned with DOE, Head Start, and licensing requirements.
• Collaborate with education staff, specialists, and families to support children's developmental needs.
• Supervise children during classroom activities, meals, outdoor play, and field trips.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; currently enrolled in or pursuing a Master's Degree.
• New York State Teacher Certification (Birth-Grade 2) required.
• Must meet New York City Health Code Article 47.13 requirements.
• Basic computer proficiency, including email, Microsoft Word, and internet navigation.
• Ability to lift and assist children weighing up to 40 pounds when necessary.

Fort George Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and healthy workplace where all employees can thrive.

Growing futures. Strengthening families. Changing communities