Job Responsibilities 

• Must be willing to complete paperwork including lesson plans, child assessments, child daily logs and classroom logs. 

• Provide a safe, positive, creative and nurturing learning environment at all times. 

• Guide children to learn language, gain autonomy, interact socially and participate in physical activities. 

• Keep parents informed of their child’s progress and growth. 

• Assist team members and volunteers in maintaining an orderly, safe and attractive classroom. 

• Complete and submit all required paperwork and documentation as scheduled. 

• Delegate and assign tasks as described in the job descriptions and program policies. 

• Encourage parents to be active participants in their child's education. 

• Ensure that all classroom activities are developmentally appropriate and carried out on a daily basis. 

• Handle emergency situations as designated by program policies and procedures. 

• Provide a setting that meets the individual needs of children, assess each child's developmental needs and write individual lesson plans. 

• Flexible, and work with colleagues in a professional manner. 

• Love working with young children. 

• Support the diversity initiatives of the school. 

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time. 

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions. 

• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions. 

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values. 

• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities. 

• Additional center/school requirements may apply. 

Requirements for Lead 3's or 4's Pre-K-Teacher Positions: 

• Must have a minimum of Master’s degree or BA/BS degree in Early Childhood Education or be currently enrolled in an early childhood education program. 

• NY State Certification in Early Childhood Education B-2 (preferred) 

• 1 to 2 years of experience working with children (ages 3-5). (Preferably in a childcare or school setting), 

• Familiarity with the Creative Curriculum, preschool assessments, creating lesson plans, behavior management and early childhood practices. 

• Must be willing to complete paperwork including lesson plans, child assessments, child daily logs and classroom logs. 

• Bilingual Spanish or Mandarin a plus. 

• Additional center/school requirements may apply. 

• Minimum Education Level: Some College Credits
• Preferred Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

If you are interested in any of the positions listed above, please email Shauna Frederick at Shauna.Frederick@cuny.edu, please include either you resume to be shared with the employer or your permission to share the resume we have on file in the Network.

Full-time, 10 month Academic year. Work hours are 7:30 am-4:30 pm.
COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIRED 

Benefits 

401(k) 

Dental Insurance 

Flexible spending account 

Health insurance 

Life insurance 

Paid time off 

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