Job description

*WE ARE URGENTLY HIRING FOR THIS POSITION*

Job description

New York Center for Child Development has an immediate opening for a head teacher for our collaborative integrated class in a community based head start in Queens. Class of 15 (7 with IEPs) in a team, taught with a general education teacher and a Teaching Assistant.

We offer a competitive compensation package, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including optional health/dental/vision insurance, 403(b) with generous company match, additional company-sponsored retirement savings plan, pre-tax commuter benefit, and paid vacation/sick/holidays.

One of the Following is Required:

• NYS Teaching Certification, Permanent Special Education
• Professional Certification Students with Disabilities (Birth-2nd Grade)
• Initial Certification Students with Disabilities (Birth-2nd Grade)

***Teachers on Study Plans will also be considered so please apply!

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual (Spanish) a plus but not essential

Integrated Classroom Teacher Duties/Responsibilities:

Reports to: Education Director, Home and Community Services

Quality of Work:

• Designs/modifies and implements curriculum relevant for the classroom population
• Responsible for a safe and clean environment
• Monthly curriculum is obvious in the classroom environment
• Art reflects children’s work and an open ended philosophy (process not product)
• Curriculum reflects real life experiences for the age level of children in the class
• Curriculum reflects sensitivity and support to cultures represented in classroom community
• Classroom environment reflects developmentally appropriate communication with children that engages them at their level
• Curriculum incorporates activities that contribute to IEP goals of students in the classroom

Productivity:

• Works closely with Teacher Assistant, Collaborating General Education Teacher and Teacher Assistant daily and develops curriculum on a monthly basis
• Mentors Teacher Assistant in NYCCD, SED, and DOH guidelines for best practice in early childhood education, on a weekly basis
• Engages in communication with Teacher Assistant daily regarding specific children and their progress toward IEP goals
• Counsels Teacher Assistant in November regarding their performance in the classroom setting
• Evaluates Teacher Assistants in May

Interpersonal Relations and Communication:

• Maintains attendance daily calling parent within an hour of start of school if child is absent
• Represents school/child at annual CPSE meetings and requested review meetings
• Informs all team members of any changes in child’s family or health or IEP mandates
• Provides parents with opportunities to influence curriculum development and be part of the classroom

Reliability and Dependability:

• Follows school wide policies and procedures
• Arrives to work on time ready to engage with students and parents and staff
• Signs in and out with exact time of arrival and departure
• Calls into front office (and NYCCD Supervisor) if absent or running late
• Fills out necessary paper work for planned absences and early leave for school
• Dresses appropriately for working with preschool population
• Seeks out Supervisor when in need of assistance

Location:

· Corona, Queens

COVID-19 Vaccination is required.

About us:

New York Center for Child Development is a non profit organization dedicated to promoting the optimal development of young children. We offer educational and therapeutic services for children from three through age five, and for their parents and the professionals and institutions that serve them. Underlying all our work is the latest academic research and an understanding of the profound effect of early childhood relationships and mental health on all future development and success.

New York Center strives to identify and address developmental and mental health challenges, focusing on children’s interests and strengths and ensuring that the relationships in which they grow are positive and supportive. We are deeply committed to the children we serve and to all children, who will benefit from the advancement of knowledge, training, and public policy we seek.

Our CPSE program is funded and regulated by the New York State Department of Education and, in New York City, by the New York City Department of Education

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Queens, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever worked for New York Center For Child Development, OR it's partner agency New York Center For Infants and Toddlers, Inc?

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• New York State Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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