New York Child Care Jobs

Position Summary: Each Lead Teacher will ensure that all children reach developmentally appropriate milestones through the implementation of evidence-based curricula, individualized support and high-quality learning environments. Lead Teachers will focus on making sure that all the children and families will be ready to be successful in Kindergarten and in life, while ensuring that all Head Start Performance Standards and site-specific funding regulations are met or exceeded. Essential Duties: Under the direct supervision of the sites Education Director, the Lead Teachers responsibilities include the following: Curriculum and Instruction Understand and promote the organizations Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures Promote high-quality teaching and learning in the classroom that leads to childrens school readiness Provide responsive care to all children through individualized planning, instruction, and supervision Plan and establish an environment in which children develop trusting and accepting relationships with adults and peers that foster growth and development Design and execute a developmentally appropriate and integrated curriculum which provides opportunities for childrens meaningful exploration Record Maintenance, Screening and Assessment Responsible for maintaining accurate educational records and portfolios on each child, implementing child observations, screening and assessments Ensuring children receive a developmental and behavioral screen within the first 45 days of school and assessment at three different points over the course of the year (November, February and May) Observe and document students development to request additional support from Education Director through an internal referral process Family Engagement Encourage parent involvement and communication through a variety of methods (e.g., newsletters, bulletin boards, classroom events, center-wide activities, and open-door policy) Facilitate meetings with families when there are outstanding developmental or behavioral needs with children Participate in home visits, Parent/Teacher conferences, Open Houses, and/or Family Days, depending on the center and funding requirements Share highlights of families, kids, staff, and community partners; Educate and engage our online social media community with the EC Instagram committee Professional Development Participate and attend all agency offered trainings, workshops, in-service days, and/or all-staff conferences Maintain certification requirements and proof of attendance in professional activities Support the growth of the center including participating in program-wide goal setting and individual and program self-assessment Oversee additional teachers and volunteers in the classroom Complete all Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) required trainings within the specified time frame Maintain Active Membership with Aspire and Registered status with TEACH Account, both linked to CA Health and Safety Adhere to all state and city licensing requirements, teacher child/ratios, and CPR/first aid, Child Abuse Mandate, Foundations for Health and Safety, Blood Borne Infection and Mental Health First Aid certification Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children aligned to CDC, DOHMH and ECERS guidance Must abide by privacy laws, including HIPAA, etc. Perform other related duties as assigned