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Pre-K Head Teacher

John Jay College Children's Center
Date Posted: 03/06/2022
Location: New York, New York
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Description:

All responsibilities and duties are under the direct supervision of the Center Director.

The Pre-K Head Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing an age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate classroom daily routine and curriculum that meets and supports the needs of children.

The Pre-K Head Teacher ensures the health and safety of all children within the context of a stimulating and nurturing classroom environment.

The Pre-K Head Teacher provides a consistent routine and daily schedule that provides a sense of stability, consistency and positive guidance in the classroom environment.

Responsibilities:

-Effective classroom management skills to provide daily routines, transitions, and overall management of the classroom.

-Provide close supervision of children and all activities taking place in the classroom.

-Implement a well-rounded classroom curriculum to include daily literacy, music, art, gym, and sensory activities.

-Work with parents to provide daily communication, and promote a sense of community in the classroom.

-Promote all health and safety standards relating to CUNY, NYCDOH, CDC and daily cleanliness of the classroom environment.

-Team player in promoting and marketing the Center within the larger college community.

-Maintain classroom documentation related to daily attendance, health checks, CACFP regulations.

-Participate in meetings and professional development opportunities.

-Other activities and duties as assigned by the Center Director.

Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Must be NYS Certified/ and New York State B-2 Certification.

Current enrollment in a Masters Program with pending Certification

Minimum of two (2) years experience working in an Early Childhood setting.

Able to pick-up and carry young children, walk stairs, sit on floor with children.

Application Instructions:

Please email resume as a separate word document or PDF to: lsoleyn@jjay.cuny.edu or childrenscenter@jjay.cuny.edu

Additional Information:

The Children's Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As per NYCDOH regulations, COVID-19 Vaccination is required.


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