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Certified Group Teacher

East Harlem Block Nursery, Inc.

Date Posted: 04/11/2016

Location: New York, New York

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Description:

The Certified Group Teacher shall meet the requirements set by Agency for Children’s Services and East Harlem Block Nursery, Inc. (EHBN). Teachers promote Early Childhood Education for children and families both in and out of the classroom by providing sound supervision, developmentally appropriate lessons, and community outings and ensure the health and safety of all children.

Responsibilities:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the educational director, the Certified Group Teacher must develop positive parent relations and encourage parental involvement and the professional growth of classroom associates. In addition, the Certified Group Teacher is responsible for the following:

- Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans

- Working with classroom team to provide stimulating environment and activities

- Encouraging parent involvement

- Setting individual goals and record anecdotal observations for each child

- Conducting parent/teacher conferences

- Keeping room clean

- Conducting and documenting observations, assessments and complete all necessary paperwork

- Conducting regular team meetings

- Attending staff meetings

- Seeking out professional development opportunities to meet the needs of the classroom

- Perform other required duties, as assigned, consistent with the above.

Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS: MS degree in Early Childhood Education with NYS Professional certification (or Initial Certification or BA degree working towards an MA/MS in ECE with approved study plan); 5+ years of teaching experience preferred; bilingual in Spanish and/or French a plus; required to complete physical, immunizations for state clearance.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will demonstrate following: Remain calm in difficult and/or stressful situations; working knowledge of early childhood development and appropriate practices; patience and warmth towards young children; ability to work well with others; outgoing personality; ability to create and maintain positive relationship with children, parents and staff.

Application Instructions:

Please submit cover letter and resume to ehbn@ehbn.org. Also, please include where you heard about the position (i.e., PDI job board, Indeed.com, referral, etc.). No phone calls please.

Additional Information:

East Harlem Block Nursery, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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