La Escuela Comunitaria del Bronx (ECB) is a free, private  11-month progressive inquiry-based,  dual language (Spanish-English) program that seeks to serve families and their children in the Bronx. Beginning with early childhood education, ECB seeks to promote student learning success and impactful community engagement by providing a challenging instructional program, expanded learning opportunities for both students and their advocates, and a full range of health and social services for members of the school community.  ECB services toddlers and preschoolers (2s, 3s and/or 4s)  and will grow to serve children up to 5 years old.

While working with ECB’s first students, who will be two years old, the Head Teacher will be expected to:

• Facilitate children’s learning and development through a Spanish immersion program with the support of two Associate Teachers and the Head of School
• Apply a progressive pedagogical approach to meet the developmental needs and interests of their young students
• Design and implement lesson plans that support all developmental domains and children’s interests
• Apply culturally as well as emotionally responsive practices  that support children’s sense of agency
• Proactively mentor and support Associate Teachers in developmentally appropriate practices, as well as through a dual language based, child-led curricula
• Observe, document, and assess children’s play and development that informs their planning and instruction
• Support young students in reaching developmental milestones while valuing individual differences
• Screen and identify when a student may need to be referred for a developmental evaluation for support services
• Collaborate with young students, families, and educational support staff that encourage and scaffold children’s learning through play
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and their families, &
• Adhere to health and safety procedures.