Must Have: (one of the following)

Masters in Early Childhood Education and certified in Birth-2ns Grade.

Masters working towards certification (Birth-2ND)

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and on a Study plan (enrolled in Early Childhood Master's Degree program)

Time: 4 Days a Week

Start Date: July 1st 2023

Salary: $55,000-$88,000

Location: Kew Gardens, Queens NY

Benefits:

401(k)( Optional)
Health insurance
Dental insurance (Optional )
Vision insurance (Optional)
Pension plan
Sick Days
Paid time off
Employee Discount
Professional development

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the health and safety of every child in your care by adhering to the Employee Handbook.
• Guide and facilitate activities of the children, including: daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom;
• Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the children;
• Eat with and assist children in development of social and self-help skills, and sound nutritional practices;
• Guide children's acquisition of social skills
• Attend staff training and meetings
• Collaborate with other Teachers, Teacher Assistant and volunteers to use and develop their skills and abilities in planning and carrying out classroom activities;
• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment. Assure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored;
• Use the playground as an extension of the classroom; assures that the playground is safe
• Assist in conducting the daily health and environment checklist
• Assist in implementing children's I.E.P. (Individual Education Plan) or I.F.S.P. (Individual Family Service Plan) seeking clarification for any aspects that are not well understood;
• Complete and submit required forms and records in a timely and accurate fashion, e.g., lesson plans, time sheets, meal reports etc.; While utilizing the DOE curriculum and conducting all that is required in the Teaching Strategies Gold assessment system.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful experience working in a team setting;
• Ability to present a positive image of the organization to members of the community;
• Ability to collaborate with Ed. Director and TA to plan, organize and implement lesson plan and responsibilities effectively, providing input;
• Experience successfully working with a culturally diverse staff and Parents

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $68,652.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jamaica, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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