Duties:
- Educate students using various teaching methods and materials
- Develop lesson plans based on The Creative Curriculum and educational activities based on student needs
- Provide individualized attention to students to support their learning
- Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a cohesive educational experience
- Maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment
- Monitor and assess student progress to adjust teaching strategies as needed with documentation on Teaching Strategies Gold.
Skills:
- Experience working with children in an educational setting
- Knowledge of child welfare and development principles
- Proficiency in lesson planning and curriculum development
- Background in early childhood education or related field
- Ability to provide tutoring and support to students as needed
- Familiarity with preschool education standards and practices
- Strong physical education skills for promoting active learning
- Excellent classroom management abilities
Requirements:
-Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education with NYS Teaching Certification
OR
-Study Plan Teacher- In a program to gain Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Early Childhood (or related field with a minimum of 12 Early Childhood Credits)
*Study Plan Teachers are also encouraged to apply. A study plan teacher is a person who is currently enrolled in college working towards a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Early Childhood or field listed above. **Alternative salary to be discussed at interview.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position to humanresources@NAFDC.org. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Warm regards,
Maria Fazzolari
Executive Director
(718)885-7773
Maria.fazzolari@NAFDC.org