Lead Teacher - 5070

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60 locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention. 

Our family shelters are safe, welcoming spaces where families can stay temporarily while they work toward long-term stability. Program staff provide compassionate support, life-enhancing services, and community-based resources to help empower each family. Together, we guide families on their journey back to independence and into permanent housing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow all OSHA requirements 
• Assist Director of Children’s Services with the development of program goals and early childhood activities. 
• Assist in preparation of lesson plans in compliance with ACD regulations.
• Create a nurturing and supportive environment for children.
• Implement various early childhood educational, recreational, and social activities that foster development and growth.
• Engage children in team building activities.
• Assist an individual child or group of children with dressing and toilet training, change diapers and ensure sanitary conditions. 
• Provide classroom management.
• Attend regular staff meetings.
• Attend training sessions and workshops on early childhood education. 
• Meet monthly with program coordinator and/or program director for supervision.
• Act as a liaison with parents.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in education or early childhood education. 
• At minimum of four years of experience working within an early childhood education setting preferred. 
• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish is a plus. 
• First Aid, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Responding to Emergency (RTE) certification, or obtain within 3-6 months 
• Engaging personality and detailed orientated skills are essential. 
• Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required. 

PYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Good writing skills.
• Ability to work with infants and preschool children from ages of 0-5 years.
• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs.
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent countries via public transportation. 
• Ability to travel for minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time in all types of weather, including inclement weather. 
• ‘TB Test required with the first 120 days of employment’ 

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact hrbenefits@bronxworks.org.

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