Company Description
Labor and Industry For Education, Inc. ( LIFE ) is a non-sectarian, not-for-profit organization providing essential social services to underserved communities across New York State. For over twenty-five years, LIFE has offered programs such as free and low-cost early education programs for low-income families across Brooklyn, NY.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Lead Early Education Teacher in Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY. The Lead Early Education Teacher will have day-to-day responsibilities including lesson planning, curriculum development, classroom management, communication with parents, and providing a welcoming learning environment, in compliance with EarlyLearn, UPK, and Article 47 of the DOHMH, as well as LIFE s mission and vision. This is an ideal role for a Lead Early Education Teacher that is passionate about working with low-income families or underserved communities and looking to have a positive impact on the lives on children.
Benefits
- Union Benefits (health, dental, etc.)
- Subsidized Higher Education through Quality Star for individual
- Sign on Bonus
- Six Month Bonus
- Competitive PTO package
- Competitive Annual Salary (commensurate with qualifications and experience)
- Not For Profit PSLF (Public Student Loan Forgiveness)
Qualifications
- Experience in Lesson Planning and Curriculum Development for early childhood education
- Excellent Communication skills with families and coworkers
- Knowledge of Kindergarten readiness and developmentally appropriate practices
- Bachelor s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
- State certification and/or licensing as a Early Education Teacher
- Masters Certified
- Bilingual or multilingual proficiency in community languages is a plus
- Experience in working with low-income families or underserved communities
Duties/Responsibilities
- Partner with LIFE Team to ensure we are maintaining a nurturing and engaging educational environment for all children
- They must recognize the children s individual needs while preparing them for a successful transition into school age programs
- Maintain proper coverage and implementation of LIFE and DOE guidelines
- Must attend monthly trainings for teachers on up to date deliverables
- Access and evaluate classrooms in CLASS and ECERS
- Ensure cleanliness, sanitizing practices and all health protocols are in accordance with guidelines
- Take daily attendance
- Research and offer innovative skills and tools to enhance your quality of teaching in the center
- Create lesson plans and submit to director for review
- Assist in developing and implementing individual educational plans for children with special needs
- Assess and refer children with special needs to Director for further evaluation and potential services.
- Enter data in Teaching Strategies Gold 3x per year
- Stay up to date and maintain credentials and trainings
- Understand and follow Article 47 of DOHMH and must ensure the health and safety of the children at all times