Easterseals New York, a FedCap program, in the Bronx, NY is looking to hire a full-time General Education Teacher to support our preschool program. Are you passionate about teaching? Do you want an opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education? Would you like to join a human services nonprofit committed to improving the well-being of its community? If so, please read on!

This teaching position with our school earns a competitive wage of $40,000 - $70,000/year. We provide excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), short- and long-term disability, a 403(b) plan, an employee assistance plan, a future moms program, and life insurance. If this sounds like the right early childhood education opportunity with our school for you, apply today to join our human services nonprofit!

ABOUT EASTERSEALS NEW YORK

Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides exceptional services to ensure all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day.

Our mission is to spread help, hope, and answers. To achieve this, we strive to attract and retain talented and committed staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A GENERAL EDUCATION TEACHER

As a General Education Teacher in human services, you're responsible for designing and implementing our classroom programs under the guidance of the school administrator or other designated staff. In collaboration with the special education teacher, you create a classroom environment that's both motivating and stimulating for students. You implement project-based learning experiences and opportunities through an approved curriculum that addresses the social, emotional, and academic needs of our students. Within 30 days of student admission, you also develop individual education plans (IEPs) and serve as a coordinator in IEP meetings.

Additionally, you maintain periodic progress scales for each student, attending case conferences throughout the school year at scheduled intervals. You implement a positive behavioral system as well as ensure that accurate attendance records are completed and submitted by the end of the school year. As needed, you create monthly reports and attend school- or agency-specific meetings. You also develop working relationships with assigned professionals and individuals responsible for therapeutic classroom activities.

In collaboration with the treatment team, you maintain a working knowledge of each child's diagnostic and treatment information. You participate in relevant meetings and workshops as well as help organize and supervise extracurricular activities. In a timely manner, you conduct evaluations for initial referrals from the school district and submit corresponding reports. You enjoy having a job that uses your expertise in teaching and early childhood education, which is why you thrive in this position with our nonprofit!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A GENERAL EDUCATION TEACHER

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Teacher certification OR enrolled in a master's degree program leading to certification
• Ability to meet the minimum requirements of the appropriate state Board of Education

Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Can you maintain a positive and professional attitude? Are you highly organized and attentive to detail? Can you balance multiple tasks while demonstrating good time management? Do you work well both independently and in a collaborative environment? If yes, you might just be perfect for this early childhood education teaching position with our human services nonprofit!

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A GENERAL EDUCATION TEACHER

This full-time teaching position in human services works the day shift during business hours.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR HUMAN SERVICES TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this early childhood education job with our nonprofit, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

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