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Lead Teacher 2's Group - Brooklyn Free Space

Education

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The Lead Teacher at Brooklyn Free Space (BFS) is responsible for the general supervision and management of a classroom. She or he must be professionally prepared as a teacher of young children, especially in the field of early childhood development. This person must be a sensitive and mature individual who is able to relate well to all members of the school community and to effectively lead a teaching team. She or he must maintain a professional attitude, have a warm and friendly personality, and treat all children with dignity and respect. She or he must be able to meet the requirements of all licensing agencies.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Teaching
Plan, supervise, and implement classroom programs in accordance with the policies of the school and requirements of licensing agencies.
Gear program to needs of individual children, as well as the whole group, with concern for their interests, abilities, talents and individual style, and pace of learning.
Engage in ongoing evaluation and assessment procedures needed to assess children’s developmental levels and support curriculum planning.
Implement methods for effectively integrating the support, skills, and talents of the teaching team members in all areas of the classroom environment.
Administration
Assume an equal share of staff joint housekeeping responsibilities.
Maintain ordered arrangement, appearance, decor, and learning environment of the classroom, with a clear focus on documentation of the children’s work.
Facilitate effective and constructive daily communication with families.
Participate in recommended training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth.
Facilitate effective and constructive weekly team meetings
Read BFS email communications on a daily basis when school is open, excluding sick days or other scheduled days off, and respond to queries in a timely manner.
Qualifications
BA or MS in Early Childhood Education - Birth to Gr 2 (or related field with at least 12 Early Childhood Education credits) and 2 years of lead teacher experience and/or
Initial or Professional NYS Teaching certification in Early Childhood Education (Birth to Gr 2)
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
  • Experience
    Required
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Salary
    $45,000 – $50,000 yearly

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Brooklyn Free Space is a place where children grow and develop with the nurturing guidance of our dedicated and experienced administration and full-time teaching staff.

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