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Terrific Tigers Learning Center is a community-focused childcare program dedicated to providing high-quality center-based care for families in Queens. We support every aspect of a child’s growth and development in a safe, loving, and enriching environment. Our program lays a strong educational foundation, preparing children for academic success and lifelong learning. We believe that families are a child’s first and most important teachers, and we work closely with parents to ensure each child thrives. Terrific Tigers are currently seeking nurturing, passionate, and enthusiastic educators who are committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of young children. All positions are 12-months. Work hours are 8:00 am-6:00 pm Requirements for Lead Teacher Position: Enrolled in or completed Bachelors degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education. NY State Certification in Early Childhood Education B-2 (preferred). 1 to 2 years of experience working with children (ages 3-5). (Preferably in a childcare or school setting). Familiarity with Head Start/Early Head Start, the Creative Curriculum, preschool assessments, creating lesson plans, behavior management and early childhood practices. Must be willing to complete paperwork including lesson plans, child assessments, child daily logs and classroom logs. Spanish speaking highly preferred. Provide a safe, positive, creative and nurturing learning environment at all times. Guide children to learn language, gain autonomy, interact socially and participate in physical activities. Keep parents informed of their child’s progress and growth. Assist team members and volunteers in maintaining an orderly, safe and attractive classroom. Complete and submit all required paperwork and documentation as scheduled. Delegate and assign tasks as described in the job descriptions and program policies. Encourage parents to be active participants in their child's education. Ensure that all classroom activities are developmentally appropriate and carried out on a daily basis. Handle emergency situations as designated by program policies and procedures. Provide a setting that meets the individual needs of children, assess each child's developmental needs and write individual lesson plans. Flexible, and work with colleagues in a professional manner. Love working with young children. Support the diversity initiatives of the school. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Requires minimal supervision. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions. Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; makes timely decisions. Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities. Additional center/school requirements may apply.'

Little Scholars is looking to hire lead teachers for our 3 Bronx locations. This would be a full-time position and includes benefits after probationary period. Qualifications: - BA or MS in Early Childhood Education OR be on a study plan towards receiving a BA or MS in ECE - Must have DOH requirements including, mandated reporter, and willing to have background check/fingerprint done. Responsibilities: - Lesson planning age appropriate activities - Supervising class at all times - Conducting health checks and observations - Communicating with parents in a professional manner - Parent Teacher Conferences Key Responsibilities · Implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children. · Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials. · Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports. · Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling. · Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center. · Follow all center policies and state regulations. · Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement. Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required - Minimum of 1-2 years of professional childcare experience. - High energy. - Ability to work well with others. - Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills. - A strong understanding of child development. - Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. - CPR and First Aid certification. - Mandated Child Abuse Training - Must clear full background check. - Must have a current physical - Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences Physical/Sensory Skills: Able to actively participate in interdepartmental meetings; flexible, creative, nurturing and caring personality. Good physical health to be able to run and pick up children, to go easily up and down stairs. Respect diversity in culture and variety of family forms. Able to treat all children with dignity and respect; familiar with Head Start Performance Standards as they relate to Early Childhood Education and Development, Child Health and Safety. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $55,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Paid time off Professional development assistance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Experience: Teaching: 1 year (Required) Childcare: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: Associate Degree or CDA or BA (Required) Work Location: In person

Mission Statement Minds Beyond Measure (MBM), a nonprofit, strives to inspire purpose and passion, to empower and cultivate great minds in children, youth, and teachers to improve educational outcomes in New York and developing countries. Background of Our Organization Minds Beyond Measure (MBM), is a nonprofit, newly established in 2019. It was born from the founder's traveling experiences and living abroad across Asia, and seeing a lack of educational resources and the lack of access to education in some very impoverished communities. The journey included training teachers, teaching children and youth, visiting rural schools with limited or no resources, and experiencing children and youth who were hungry for small things, often taken for granted in the Western world, such as pencils and paper to write and books to read. This experience then evolved into a passion to serve the underserved, and at-risk and provide access to quality education for both teachers and students through pathways that inspire for life. This is when MBM was born. Job Description What if you could go to your place of employment with a renewed sense of purpose and direction, confident in the knowledge that the work you do contributes to a great cause? When you work with us in the role of Speak 4 Life (S4L) Program Mentor this could be your life. We're seeking someone who wants to give back to the community and be a part of making a lasting impact on young people. By using their passion, creativity, and communication skills (written and spoken), they will strive to inspire, empower, and positively impact young people through a 8-week program, where the focus is provide a safe space for them to develop and strengthen their writing and speaking skills, including resilience, social-emotional, team and leadership skills and lead them toward their freer and more expressive selves. Please Note: This is a paid opportunity offering $40-$50/hour, however, it requires a mandatory 2-day training program prior to starting which will be unpaid. If this sounds like the perfect fit, we'd love to hear from you! Job Duties and Tasks - Training (30 minutes a week) in the Speak 4 Life: Where Words & Verbs Make You Right For Life program - Co-facilitate a group of 10-12 incarcerated individuals with the Program Lead on - Evaluate and reflect on program effectiveness - Raise awareness of the mentor program to others Job Skills & Qualifications - Passionate about being a positive role model for young people - Students studying to be teachers or have prior teaching experience - Strong desire to positively impact children and youth - Confident with presenting and performing to groups of people - Comfortable with being assertive with children when the need arises - Comfortable working with children/youth in an urban environment - Strong communication, interpersonal, and team skills - Excellent organizational skills and time-management abilities - Creativity skills - Available to commit to a full program implementation for 8 weeks (2 hours each week): 1 hour - of lesson preparation and 1 hour of program implementation Preferred Qualifications - Experience working with underserved communities and/or at-risk youth - Experience and/or a passion to work with correctional facilities/detainees - Comfortable working with Rikers Prison Special Note on Riker’s Island The Speak 4 Life program will also include opportunities to engage with youth at Riker’s Island, providing mentorship and support through our program. This unique aspect of our program aims to offer hope, skill development, and a sense of community to incarcerated youth, helping them to build a positive future. This will begin as a pilot program (1 - 2 sessions), and if successful, we plan to continue our partnership with Riker’s Island. Additionally, the first session will involve shadowing the Program Lead to ensure a smooth start. Join us in making a difference in the lives of young people, both in schools and at Riker’s Island. Together, we can inspire and empower the next generation. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $40.00 per hour Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person

Kinder Island on Staten Island is looking for Infant Toddler Teachers! Index: *Full Job Description *Lead Preschool Teacher - Kinder Island *Kinder Island Job Opportunities How to Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter. Due to the large volume of candidates, only qualified candidates will be contacted. For more information about Kinder Island Overview: Lead Teacher Kinder Island, an early childhood setting, seeks a lead teacher to join our team. This position is ideal for a self-starter who wants to be part of a new growing school. The lead teacher will share our commitment to developing the whole child through thoughtfully prepared multisensory and multi-modal experiences. The ideal candidate is dedicated, enthusiastic about education and passionate about working with children. The lead teacher manages a year-round classroom and reports to our Preschool Director. Responsibilities: Planning, Preparation, and Instruction Develop curriculum and lesson plans supporting the mission of the school Create a learning environment supporting the growth of each child in these areas: social-emotional, sensory, motor, cognitive, language and self-care Provide a wide variety of learning opportunities, including individual, small and large group activities, both indoors and outside Work with students of various abilities, including students with learning differences Communicate clear expectations to students and facilitate smooth transitions between activities Use various assessment tools and strategies, such as observations, work samples and portfolios to tailor instruction for individual students Community Environment Establish a positive classroom environment in which all members respect and show kindness toward each other Model conflict resolution and problem solving strategies Establish a positive relationship with families and maintain regular communication Collaborate with teachers and staff Classroom Environment Develop and maintain an organized and purpose-driven classroom environment Establish systems and routines to care for the classroom and equipment Create and maintain monthly bulletin boards showcasing student work, experiences and school events Professional Development Regularly reflect and make modifications to classroom practice Attends staff meetings and professional development workshops Other Supervise daily work of assistant teachers Other related duties, as assigned, consistent with above The ideal candidate will have: An uncompromising belief that all students can learn A relentless work ethic and a high degree of patience to push through difficult challenges A willingness to be reflective and receive feedback in order to grow as an educator Excellent communication skills Preferred: Associates or CDA Certified in early childhood education OR planning to pursue degree New York State Teacher Certification Early Childhood (Birth–Grade 2) Start Date & Hours: 12 month position; Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5pm or 9am to 6pm; additional hours as needed for school events Ideal start date: Immediate Benefits: Paid time off, 100% tuition remission for 1 child Job Type: Full-time Pay: Starting price is negotiable depending on degree, certification, and years within field. Benefits: Employee discount Paid time off Schedule: 8am-5pm OR 9am - 6pm Monday to Friday COVID-19 considerations: Personal protective equipment provided Temperature screening Social distancing guidelines in place Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place Application Question(s): Can you work 8 am-5pm or 9am - 6pm? What is your email address? Experience: early childhood teaching: 1 year (Preferred) Associates degree in Early Childhood Education (Required) Certification in Child Development Associate (Preferred) NYS teacher certification [Birth - 2nd grade] special education (Preferred) One location Work Remotely: No