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Women In Need Head Teacher in New York, New York
VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of Wins Director of Childrens Services, the Head Teacher will work withAssistant Teachers to develop an age-appropriate child care program and after-school program for pre-school infant/toddler children. The Head Teacher will be responsible thecomplete operation ofthe classroom. The Head Teacher will implement aswell as conduct all educational activities and supervise and support the Assistant Teachers in all daily activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
-Participate in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curricula which will encompass the social/emotional, physical and intellectual needs of the children and which reflects the philosophy/goals of the program.
-Supervise and work closely with Assistant Teachers; providing coaching, training and staff development, as needed.
-Attend program and agency staff meetings, child treatment reviews, case conferences and supervisory sessions.
-Assist in the creation and implementation of the summer program reflecting the needs of all age groups.
-Conduct an age-appropriate developmental assessment within three days of moving into the shelter.
-Conduct the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA) 20 days after a child enters the shelter.
-Develop knowledge of and monitor each childs needs and abilities to identify any early childhood impairments, developmental delays and other interventions needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
-Commitment to Wins mission, vision, and values.
-BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or related field.
-Classroom and supervisory experience required.
-Sound understanding of developmental theory and practice.
-Knowledge and skill relating to and planning for infants and pre-school children.
-Ability to interact in a supportive and nurturing manner with children and parents.
-Must have knowledge of and sensitivity to needs of homeless families.
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