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For over 130 years, Union Settlement has provided critical and innovative programming to children, youth, families, and older adults. As a pioneer of the settlement house movement, Union Settlement continues to meet the needs of the ever-changing East Harlem community through its core programs. Through these programs, New Yorkers gain opportunities, develop skills, and become empowered to pursue and achieve their dreams.\nToday, Union Settlement provides services through 33 program sites in approximately 28 locations. Union Settlement’s current programmatic portfolio includes the following service areas: Early Childhood Education, Youth Development and Opportunity, Family Services (including the Family Enrichment Center, the Family Childcare Network, and the East Harlem Community Partnership, NYC Benefits, Adult Education, Mental Health Services, Older Adult Centers, and Economic Development. Union Settlement serves more than 15,000 individuals and nearly 1,000 businesses every year.\nStrengthened by a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative workforce of more than 350 employees, Union Settlement also serves as a connector, convener, and advocate for East Harlem and its partners. To learn more about Union Settlement, visit www.unionsettlement, visit www.unionsettlement.org\nPosition: Certified Group Teacher - Child Care Center\nDepartment: Early Childhood Education\nReports to: Educational Site Director\nHours: Full-time; schedule may vary during hours of operation from 8am-6pm\nSalary: $56,000 - $65,000\nFLSA: Non-Exempt\nLocation: On-Site, Leggett Memorial, Union Johnson, and Union Carver\nPosition Reporting to this Role: Assistant Teacher and Teacher's Aide\nPosition Summary:\nUnder the supervision of the Educational Site Director, the Certified Group Teacher will plan and execute a program implementing an approved agency curriculum to provide quality early childhood learning experiences for children. This program will take into account the educational, social, developmental and health needs of the group, as well as the individual child.\nPlease note the credentials required for this certified role, including but not limited to current New York State Education Department Certification in Early Childhood Education. Study Plan options are also available.\nResponsibilities:\nImplement a program of sound educational goals appropriate to the age and developmental level of children to enable them to make the most of future educational opportunities. \nDevelop and create developmentally appropriate weekly lesson plans in accordance with the approved agency curriculum. \nKeep equipment and material accessible and in good condition to encourage maximum constructive use by the children. \nRemove and/or report any damaged or hazardous equipment to the Educational/Site Director or designated individual so necessary action may be taken. \nAssist in the planning of appropriate arrangement of classroom furniture designed to promote optimal program functioning.\nCollaborate in the overall planning for the best use of shared space for center programming.\nIdentify and utilize community resources to enrich the educational content of the children’s program.\nMaintain good working relationships and objective attitudes with classroom staff. \nParticipate in regular group conferences with classroom staff. \nDevelop an appropriate plan by which the Teacher and Associates can share information concerning the children and program with the parents.\nAttend and participate in group parent meetings. \nRespect the confidential nature of all information about parents and children. \nAssume responsibility for planning and conducting regular group conferences with classroom associates, encouraging their attendance and participation in workshops and conferences designed to further their professional growth.\nExpand professional growth and development through participation in individual and classroom group conferences and related training opportunities. \nAdhere to the classroom staff plan to inform and share information regarding the program and children with parents. \nAttend and participate in group parent meetings. \nEnsure confidentiality of all information regarding children and parents. \nParticipate in regularly scheduled supervision meetings with Educational/Site Director and/or Instructional Support Coaches. Discuss professional performance objectively and utilize supervision as a source of information and professional guidance. \nUpdate and maintain all records required and necessary for the effective administration of the center and the development of the program, work with the individual child and group, students or volunteers. Share records and work with appropriate classroom and center staff.\nPerform routine duties in the classroom and center related to all functions of the program. \nAccepting responsibility when required for fulfilling the overall administrative function in the director’s absence.\nAdditional duties as assigned by the Educational/Site Director and the Director of Early Childhood Education.\nQualifications:\nAt a minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education is required.\nMaster’s Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.\n A teaching license or certificate valid for service in the early childhood grades as set forth by New York State Education Department (NYSED) regulations is required. This includes Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 2); (n-6); or (Pre-K-6) certification OR NYSED certification for Children with Disabilities (Birth-Grade2). \nCandidates without certification may be eligible to join as a Group Teacher on a Study Plan to be completed by a defined date to be determined based on the date of employment. Eligibility to be determined by the ECE panel. \nTwo years’ experience working with preschool-age children is required.\nKnowledge of Head Start performance standards is a plus.\nSuccessful Department of Investigation and State Central Registry clearances are required. \nA dedicated work ethic.\nExcellent organizational ability and interpersonal skills. \nGood computer skills and writing ability.\nDemonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced, challenging, and constantly changing environment.\nA strong desire to help improve the lives of the residents in the East Harlem community.\nBilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.\nCO R E CO M P E T E N C IE S\nLeadingOthers:Createsasenseofurgencythroughouttheorganizationontheimportanceofachievingoutcomes. Inspires,influences,andenablesteammemberstoreachtheirgoals\nFacilitating Change: Approacheschallenges with creativity and flexibility. Demonstrates analytical thinking. Guides change to meet Union Settlement’s goals.\nManagingPerformance:Evaluates and revises goals semi-annually with the team. Provides consistent supervision and documents performance highlights and concerns\nApplyingandDevelopingExpertise:Embraces and leads the team to achieve milestones. Seeksandsupportsprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesforteammembers.Managesfinancesandbudgets effectively\nCommunicatingandCollaborating: Listens well and actively engages with others with honesty and integrity and holds team accountable to the same standard\nUnion Settlement’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment\nUnion Settlement is an equal opportunity employer. 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