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Teacher - Mid-Bronx CCRP Headstart - New York

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Mid-Bronx CCRP Head Start
Job Description
Teacher
STATEMENT OF JOB
The Teacher coordinates implementation of curriculum that promotes the
social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children.
Encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program and their child’s
education. To develop individual goals for children transitioning into programs,
provide on-going observation and assessment of progress and facilitate transition
into kindergarten.
QUALIFICATIONS

  • BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or related field, or MA/MS in Early
    Childhood Education.
  • New York State Certification B-2, New York State Initial Certification, or
    New York State Professional Certification Birth-Grade 2 (Professional
    Certification mandates 30 hours of Professional Development every 5
    years)
  • Two years teaching experience and/or supervised student teaching.
  • Physical Requirement: Physical examination (includes screening for
    tuberculosis) to show that the individual does not pose a risk to the safety
    and health of others because of communicable diseases.
    SPECIFIC DUTIES
    I. Classroom
  • Plans and implements the educational program for children by
    using Creative Curriculum and other resources.
  • Develop and utilize lesson plans, which reflect mandated elements,
    parental and cultural influences, and promote the social, emotional,
    physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children.
  • Individualize one-to-one group activities to reflect the unique needs
    and strengths of all children in the classroom, including those who
    are at risk, those with special needs, those who are gifted, and
    those who are culturally diverse.
  • Follow a consistent schedule, which includes small and large group
    experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small
    motor activities, language and literacy, problem solving, two or
    three daily meals, and effective transition between activities.
  • Encourage experimentation, exploration, cooperation, socialization,
    ask open-ended questions and listen respectfully to the answers.
  • Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental
    involvement in the classroom.
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  • Work with other staff and resources in developing specialized
    planning for children/families as needed, such as speech,
    occupational, physical, psychological therapist and nutritionist.
  • Always supervise and monitor children.
  • Respond to crisis or emergency situations that may occur. Provide
    first aid or CPR, prevent the spread of blood borne pathogens, and
    access emergency services as needed.
  • Accompanies children on trips.
  • Supervises Assistant Teachers and Volunteers in the classroom.
  • Participates in case conferences.
  • Holds parent teacher conferences.
  • Maintain accurate written records, including assessments, special
    education documentation, screening instruments, anecdotal
    observations, family contacts, lesson plans, monthly reports, form
    10’s, documents for transition to public school and parent/teacher
    conference and other required forms.
    All communications are potentially sensitive and are subject to Head Start’s
    policy on confidentiality.

II. Services

  • Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings to plan for and
    deliver collaborative services across all components with
    educational director and family worker.
  • Meet regularly with parents and other staff regarding each child’s
    status and progress.
  • Conduct required home visits for purposes of assessment and
    support, and to share information on parenting, educational
    strategies, and classroom progress.
  • Plan and conduct regular parent meetings with team members.
  • Schedule two parent/teacher conferences yearly – Fall and Spring
  • Assist in recruitment efforts.
  • Attend In-Service Training
  • Attend meetings, trainings, and appropriate professional
    development activities.
  • General maintenance and security of classroom
  • Assist in inventory of all site equipment.
    III. Responsible to Education Director
    IV. Perform duties outside this job description when required for the
    efficient delivery of services to children and families
  • Experience
    Required
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Salary
    $48,000 – $75,000 yearly
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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