Job Description: Must be willing to assist the Lead Teacher with paperwork including lesson plans, child assessments, child daily logs and classroom logs. Must be a team player. Familiarity with the Creative Curriculum and Head Start. 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. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Requires minimal supervision. 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. Judgment - 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: Must be 18 years of age and a High School graduate. A completed Preschool Child Development Associates Credential (CDA) certificate or be enrolled and completed within 2 years of hire date. Experience working with children ages 3-5 (In a childcare or school setting). All positions are 12-months. Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred. Job Type: Full-time benefits: 401(k), Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance. Schedule: Monday through Friday.
Address: 1511 Route 22, Suite C23, Brewster, NY 10509
Email: gpennella@beabove.org
Phone: 845-302-2658
Fax: 845-302-0079
Salary: $32,500-$36,000/yr