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We are seeking a warm, responsible, dedicated teacher, sensitive to the needs of young children and their families and able to work well with others. The Lead Teacher sets the tone for the class, creating and implementing a developmentally-appropriate curriculum that meets the needs and interests of a given group of children. The Lead Teacher also ensures that all paperwork is completed in a thorough and timely manner and that all health and safety regulations are observed. This position reports to the Education Director.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBA in Early Childhood Education or related field and NYS Education Department Early Childhood Certification. \nCertified with MA in Early Childhood Education or in a program which will guarantee permanent certification at its completion preferred\nAbility to work positively and patiently with children, parents and staff \nPossess good computer skills\nBilingual English/Asian language a plus\nResponsibilities:\nWork within the framework of the sponsoring agency of the child care center and carry out its functions, policies, and procedures\nINTERACTION BETWEEN FACULTY AND CHILDREN\nInteract frequently, affectionately and respectfully with all children every dayThis includes: smiling and comforting children\nWhen in close proximity to children, speaking in a calm, friendly, soft and courteous manner\n\nBe available and responsive to children's needs, questions and requests\nEncourage and model social behavior and expectations that are developmentally appropriate\nIntervene in plan in order to maintain safety\nCommunicate directly with each child at the child's level\nPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION\nSupervises given group of children at all times\nMaintain accurate attendance records\nComplete appropriate paperwork (accident reports, allergy lists, etc.)\nMaintain a clean and safe environment for children at all times. Encourages respect for classroom materials and notifies supervisor in advance when supplies are needed\nArrange the space in clearly defined, well-organized centers to promote optimal program functioning\nOrganize a variety of materials and equipment as to encourage maximum constructive use\nUnderstands the responsibilities as a mandated reporter\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\nMust be able to:stand for a majority of the day\nbend to be a child's eye level\nperform all activities with the children including: running, dancing, walking, jumping, etc.\nmove from a seated position to a standing position promptly to respond to emergency situation\n\nMust possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities in order to monitor the environment and children's well-being\nCURRICULUM\nCreate and implement a rich and developmentally appropriate curriculum based upon the needs and interests of the students, with a focus on intellectual, social, emotional and physical growth\nPlan and implement child-oriented, self-initiated activities while limiting large group, faculty-initiated activities\nProvide more than one option for group acitvity and maintain flexibility in changing planned activities, according to children's interests\nAssess the skills, abilities, interests and needs of children consistently throughout the year\nCreate documentation of children's accomplishments through anecdotal notes, work sampling and/or portfolios\nPlan the use of community resources to enrich the educational content of the program\nIn a timely fashion complete all documentation, including, but not limited to, weekly lesson plans, anecdotal notes, checkpoints, home visit forms, parent-teacher conference forms.\nTake into consideration the individual needs of children and differentiate instruction to meet student needs\nDesign and environment that responds to the children's individual developmental levels, physical needs and interests\nProvide a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and activities that foster social skills, encourage children to think, problem solve, question and experiment\nFoster positive self-concept development by supporting individuality, independence, and the ability to make choices\nEncourage creative expression that is individualized\nPlan a daily schedule that provides a balance of activities: quiet/active, indoor/outdoor, fine/gross motor, etc.)\nFACULTY/PARENT INTERACTIONS\nAcknowledge parents and all classroom visitors\nDemonstrate a friendly, courteous and accommodating demeanor at all times\nRespond to parents' comments and concerns with sensitivity, interest, and respect while maintaining confidentiality\nInvite input from parents concerning their child's development and care\nFor parent-teacher conferences, prepare detailed notes concerning each child's development keeping in mind the family' concerns and former input\nTEAMWORK\nKeep the supervisors informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of children\nEstablish and maintain a relationship built on trust, cooperation and respect with co-workers\nPromote the professional growth of classroom associates through regularly scheduled individual meetings where the associate's performance is based on daily observations as well as applications of new skills acquired through training and experience\nEstablish and maintain collaborative relationships with other community service providers working with children\nOffer and share ideas and materials with co-workers\nCommunicate directly, work to resolve conflicts quickly\nPROFESSIONALISM\nAttend and participate in all staff meetings, center events, and parent/teacher meetings\nDemonstrate flexibility in assignment and work hours\nBe receptive to feedback and willing to change practices to best serve children\nMaintain confidentiality about issues concerning other faculty members, children and families\nDemonstrate knowledge of ages and stages of development\nEnsure continuity of care for children by reporting to work on time and maintaining consistent attendance\nContinue professional growth by attending courses, asking for feedback, and reading professional literature\nCheck HMH email daily as well as staff mailboxes weekly\nLEADERSHIP\nCollaborate with team in developing an action plan to implement classroom goals and a quality program\nModel exemplary behavior with children, parents, and co-workers and give direction as needed to less-experiences faculty, including substitute teachers and volunteers\nOrient new team members to classroom routines, curriculum practices, and parent communication\nObserve children for signs of learning differences or emotional problems and take appropriate action \nCompensation: $61,070 (BA Certified) or $68.652 (MA Certified) -Salary based on credentials with DC 37 Local 95 - 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