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Early Childhood Education Teacher

Hunts Point Alliance for Children

Date Posted: 03/23/2021

Location: Bronx, New York

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Description:

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) associate teacher takes an active role in the
day-to-day operations of the entire ECE program spectrum through planning, teaching,
and communicating with staff members, children, and families. The ECE associate
teacher will lead the Literacy through Science program in accordance with HPAC’s
programmatic mission. The Literacy through Science program is for children ages 5-8,
that aims to improve students reading, writing and listening skills through sensory
activities while increasing curiosity in the world through science.

Responsibilities:

● Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood pedagogy and trends in the field
● Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for the child's background by
incorporating cultural, linguistic and familial values / beliefs into programming
● Adapt and develop weekly lesson plans and implement age appropriate
curriculum and activities which aim to nurture and stimulate all domains of
children’s development
● Assist the ECE Specialist with programming, to include Family School Skills,
Advanced Family School Skills and Funtastic Reading
● Lead Literacy through Science program in accordance with HPAC
programmatic goals and mission
● Participate and lead community literacy events as assigned, including book
distributions
● Recruit for all ECE programs to fulfill enrollment goals
● Provide and assure a healthy, safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate
environment for children that reflects children’s learning and growth
● Assist with conducting developmental assessments and annual evaluations
● Maintain all requested data and report family changes in schedules and
excessive absences to administration in a timely manner
● Assist with technical support during remote programming sessions on Zoom
● Must be able to collaborate and communicate professionally with staff, HPAC
Alliance members, and local families at all times
● In accordance with our "team" philosophy, the person filling this position may
occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the
duties listed in this job description as assigned by the Early Childhood
Specialist or Director of Programs

Qualifications:

● Early childhood education experience and/or training appropriate to fulfill
requirements of the position
● Possess a warm and nurturing disposition with children
● Good communication, problem-solving, and priority setting skills
● Bilingual: English and Spanish speaking; writing a plus
● At least two years of experience working in an early childhood setting (a plus)
● Database management experience with Salesforce (a plus)
● Graphic design experience with Canva (a plus)
● Ability to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs
● Ability to work some weekends

Application Instructions:

Please send your resume and cover letter to Ayosike Akingbade, Director of Programs
with HPAC ECE Teacher in the subject line at jobs@hpac10474.org.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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