Early Childhood Lead Teacher - LIFE Audrey Johnson Learning Center

Program Details:

- Located in Bushwick, Brooklyn

- 12-month schedule with federal holidays off and vacation/sick leave

- Head Start & DOE 3k and Pre-K For All classrooms

- Classroom Teams composed of Full-Time Group Teacher, Full-Time Assistant Teacher, and Part-Time Teacher Aide

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Create and maintain a nurturing and engaging educational environment for all children

- Recognize children’s individual needs while preparing them for a successful transition into school-age programs

- Conduct developmental assessments (ASQs) of children in partnership with their families

- Maintain proper coverage and implementation of LIFE (Labor and Industry for Education) and DOE guidelines

- Ensure cleanliness, sanitizing practices, and all health protocols are in accordance with the center guidelines

- Research and offer innovative skills and tools to enhance your quality of teaching in the center

- Create lesson plans and submit to the director for review

- Assist in developing and implementing individual educational plans for children with special needs

- Assess and refer children with special needs to the director for further evaluation and potential services

- Enter data in Teaching Strategies Gold checkpoints 3x per year to track children’s learning and inform future teaching practices

- Attend monthly training for teachers on up-to-date deliverables

- Understand and follow Article 47 of DOHMH (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene) and always ensure the health and safety of children.

Requirements

- Must possess excellent instructional and speaking skills and be able to convey important information effectively

- Must be an active listener

- Must be able to lift, carry, bend, and stand for extended periods

- Must be able to manage one’s own time and the time of the children

- Must work well with others in a respectful, professional, collaborative manner

Education & Experience:

- Bachelor's Degree

- 2 or more years of experience in early childhood or special Education