PreK 4 Lead Teacher

Description:

QUALIFICATIONS 

BA in Early Childhood Education or related field (required) 

Experience working with children under the age of 6  

One of the following New York State teaching certificates: 

Early Childhood (Birth - Grade 2); 

Nursery, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6 (N-6); 

Prekindergarten - Grade 6 (P-6); or 

Students with Disabilities (Birth - Grade 2) 

Or 

Study Plan  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

As part of the Catholic school community serving in one of our PreK4 classrooms the lead teacher candidate will be expected to take on a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to: 

Provide students with an age-appropriate nurturing, safe, and engaging learning environment to support their social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development 

Provide classroom instruction and facilitate engaging learning experiences based on The Creative Curriculum 

Develop Weekly lesson plans in line with program goals and policies 

Differentiate instruction to build upon individual strengths and interests of each child. 

Regularly assess the progress of each child and document observations and evidence; use the data to plan for instruction 

Implement positive behavior management support in keeping with Archdiocesan and NYC DOE guidelines. 

Work closely with school administration, Archdiocesan and NYC DOE coaches and teaching partners to provide high quality early childhood instruction. 

Provide services to all children and families with respect, compassion and confidentiality while exhibiting knowledge of and sensitivity to the educational, cultural and socio-economic needs of the children and families served in the program 

Guide and collaborate with the teacher assistants and aides 

Participate in Professional Development sessions as provided by the NYC DOE and the Archdiocesan Office of Early Childhood. 

Communicate regularly with families to support the extension of learning at home as per the program protocols 

Respond to parent concerns and requests with professionalism and as a partner in the education of each child 

Actively support the goals of the school and program through collaborative teamwork with colleagues 

Continually seek and participate in opportunities to develop as an early childhood professional 

Additional duties as required or assigned 

Responsibilities:

QUALIFICATIONS 

BA in Early Childhood Education or related field (required) 

Experience working with children under the age of 6  

One of the following New York State teaching certificates: 

Early Childhood (Birth - Grade 2); 

Nursery, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6 (N-6); 

Prekindergarten - Grade 6 (P-6); or 

Students with Disabilities (Birth - Grade 2) 

Or 

Study Plan  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

As part of the Catholic school community serving in one of our PreK4 classrooms the lead teacher candidate will be expected to take on a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to: 

Provide students with an age-appropriate nurturing, safe, and engaging learning environment to support their social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development 

Provide classroom instruction and facilitate engaging learning experiences based on The Creative Curriculum 

Develop Weekly lesson plans in line with program goals and policies 

Differentiate instruction to build upon individual strengths and interests of each child. 

Regularly assess the progress of each child and document observations and evidence; use the data to plan for instruction 

Implement positive behavior management support in keeping with Archdiocesan and NYC DOE guidelines. 

Work closely with school administration, Archdiocesan and NYC DOE coaches and teaching partners to provide high quality early childhood instruction. 

Provide services to all children and families with respect, compassion and confidentiality while exhibiting knowledge of and sensitivity to the educational, cultural and socio-economic needs of the children and families served in the program 

Guide and collaborate with the teacher assistants and aides 

Participate in Professional Development sessions as provided by the NYC DOE and the Archdiocesan Office of Early Childhood. 

Communicate regularly with families to support the extension of learning at home as per the program protocols 

Respond to parent concerns and requests with professionalism and as a partner in the education of each child 

Actively support the goals of the school and program through collaborative teamwork with colleagues 

Continually seek and participate in opportunities to develop as an early childhood professional 

Additional duties as required or assigned 

Qualifications: