Head Teacher

Description:

La Peninsula is a community-based, multi-site Head Start organization located in the South Bronx. Our mission is to provide quality, comprehensive services to children and families, to help them achieve a greater degree of social competence in dealing with their present environment and their later responsibilities in school and life. 

Responsibilities:

La Peninsula Community Organization is seeking a highly energetic and motivated Early Childhood Pre-School age. Teacher for its Head Start Program. The successful candidate will be professional and able to work in a collaborative, high paced and dynamic environment; have experience in Early Childhood education; and be willing to grow within our professional learning environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• Engage children in learning activities and play that stimulates their development  

• Teach and assist children with activities of daily life (including diapering, toileting, hand washing, toothbrushing, etc.)  

• Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times  

• Engaging families daily and building relationships that support the healthy development of students. 

• Development of weekly lesson plans aligned with the approved Curriculum. 

• Student assessment and progress monitoring 

• Conduct and facilitate parent teacher conferences, meetings and/or workshops.  

• Individualized goal setting & learning activities for children with IEPs or other learning difficulties. 

• Teaming with consultants and professionals across support areas including Family Service, Mental Health and Nutrition. 

• Maintaining, developing and creating an engaging classroom environment 

• Providing oversight, direction and collaborative working opportunities to support educational staff. 

• Prepare monthly parent newsletters and other informational packets as guided by Policy and Site Director.  

• Engage in professional development and learning opportunities as mandated by the Agency and a willingness to engage in opportunities as presented.  

IF CERTIFIED: A certified teacher may be asked to step up in the absence of the Site/Education Director when the need arises. 

REQUIRED EXPECTATIONS include but are not limited to:  

• Ability to establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service   

• Ability to implement effective teacher practice, enforce Agency policy and procedure and communicate each clearly. 

• Attend and engage in occasional Agency parent participation events and other events that may be on nights and/or weekends  

• Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times.  

• Be a positive role model at all times for Staff, Families and Children. 

Qualifications: