Universal Pre-K Teacher
carealotNew Windsor, NY
Universal Pre-K Teacher
carealotNew Windsor, NYSenior L5
Preschool Teachers, Except Special EducationKindergarten Teachers, Except Special EducationChildcare Workers
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Classroom Supervisor To be responsible for the general supervision and management of one classroom by performing the duties necessary to provide a safe, nurturing, stimulating and educational environment for children. This includes allowing the children to grow at their own pace and gain in social, physical, emotional and cognitive development.
Reports To: Director, Assistant Director or other designated Administrator
Supervises: Assistant Teachers
Works as a Team with: Designated School District
Responsibilities:
- Adhering to all policies and procedures of First Learning Child Care and the child care licensing regulations of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)
- The care, safety and well-being of all children in the classroom, including attending to children's personal needs, e.g., diapering, toileting, feeding, washing, clothing, comforting, preparing for rest
- Planning and implementing an age-appropriate, open-ended program which coincides with the philosophy of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the District
- Preparing an inviting, clean and organized classroom environment with learning centers and hands-on activities which coincides with the philosophy of NAEYC and the District
- Delegating program responsibilities to an appropriate person in his/her absence
- Interacting frequently with children in a positive, respectful, responsive and encouraging manner which follows the guidelines of NAEYC and the District
- Orienting and actively supervising children by overseeing both small and large groups of children
- Developing parent relationships and communicating directly with parents on a regular basis, including classroom orientation, daily child activity reports, and at least biannual progress reports
- Maintaining classroom records and keeping necessary written documentation for OCFS and the District
- Maintaining classroom children's allergies, advising all staff and acting accordingly
- Maintaining a positive work climate, meeting deadlines and organizing classroom procedures
- Communicating effectively and directly with other staff
Providing timely supervisor reports outlining needs, problems, suggestions for improvement, etc.
Supervising, training, coaching and developing staff assigned to the classroom
Measuring progress of children and staff and creating systems to improve, modify and remediate
Assisting supervisor and rendering staff support to all other classrooms and employees as necessary
Supervising and maintaining general housekeeping and repair of assigned areas and common space
Performing administrative duties as necessary for the classroom and Center operations
Maintaining current Aspire account to record education and training with QualitystarsNYCompleting 15 hours of early childhood training within the first 6 months and every year thereafter
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of NYS child care regulations
- Knowledge of and ability to implement developmentally appropriate practices and age appropriate activities which correspond with NAEYC guidelines
- Effective and tactful oral and written communication skills
- Effective supervisory skills and role modeling practices
- Ability to maintain positive relationships with children, co-workers, and parents
- Ability to use constructive methods for maintaining group control and individual behaviors
- Ability to use sound judgment and tact
- Ability to work on a team as a team leader
- Ability to organize and problem solve effectively
- Flexibility (especially in scheduling and practice to respond to the needs of the program)
- Creativity and patience
- Training and Experience:
UPK TeacherNYS Teaching Certification (Birth-2), ORA Bachelor's Degree, at least 6 credit hours in early childhood education, ORat least 6 months of experience working in a school-based setting with children under the age of 6, and commit to obtain a NY State Early childhood teacher certification within three years of employment.
AND Demonstrated commitment to and interest in professional growth through education, work experience and involvement with the early childhood community.
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Level
Senior L5
Location
New Windsor, NY
Occupation
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Industry
Child Care Services
Posted
15 days ago