SCO Family of Services has provided vital human services throughout New York City and Long Island for more than 100 years. SCO helps vulnerable New Yorkers build a strong foundation for the future. We get young children off to a good start, launch youth into adulthood, stabilize and strengthen families and unlock potential for children and adults with special needs.
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SCO Family of Services is committed to ensuring the safety of our clients. All staff are screened and trained. Any inappropriate interactions with clients are taken seriously. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.
SCO Family of Services is an equal employment opportunity employer
INFANT/TODDLER TEACHER
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- Provide high-quality early learning program that incorporates evidence-based curriculum and instructional activities
- Provide early learning experiences in social-emotional, literacy, language, mathematics, sciences, social studies, physical education, fine arts, foreign language development, and other subject matter suited to the needs of children
- Develop and implement individual educational plans for children, which supports their development socially, intellectually, linguistically, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development
- Establish a developmentally appropriate classroom environment favorable to the development and personal growth of children
- Provide ongoing observation and authentic assessment of children and maintain documentation of each child's progress and growth
- Regularly meet with teaching team and the Master Teacher to review classroom and child data, develop action plans, and support goal achievement through active collaboration
- Collaborate with the family engagement specialist and other FirstStepNYC personnel to promote individual children's goals relating to communication skills, health habits, physical skills, development of self-awareness, and early literacy
- Work with parents directly and as a member of an interdisciplinary team; develop activities for parents that promote parent participation and involvement in education activities for their children
- Facilitate reflective supervision, as both a participant and through utilization in managing classroom staff and volunteers
- Implement all programming requirements in adherence to all performance outcome standards as prescribed by the multiple funding and model requirements
- Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment; conduct daily health and environment checks; ensure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored
- Perform other duties as assigned
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QualificationsΒ
- Must have Infant Toddler CDA (Child Development Certification)Β
- Associates, bachelorβs or masterβs degree in early childhood education.Β
- Certification preferred
- Knowledge of principles and practices of early childhood education and family involvement
- Early childhood program and/or policy experience
- Ability to utilize and provide reflective supervision
- Ability to communicate in a manner that demonstrates and fosters cooperation, respect, concern and openness to change
- Advanced command of the English language and grammar, both verbal and written
- Ability to meet deadlines, stay well organized and work under pressure.Β Ability to prioritize
- Experience working successfully in multi-cultural environments serving vulnerable or underserved populations
- Proficiency in multiple software applications, including most Microsoft Office products.
- Commitment to the mission and programs of SCO Family of Services
- Possess a strong belief in peopleβs ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families
Education
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- Associates or better in Early Childhood Education and Infant Toddler CDA
- Minimum Education Level: Associate's Degree
- Preferred Education Level: Associate's Degree
You can apply directly at SCO Family of Services website
Please contact the Recruitment and Retention Specialist, Samiha Mahamud at:
smahamud@sco.orgΒ
Office:Β (718) 674-8026 ext. 8026
Cell:Β (516)-315-2695