We are seeking an experienced New York State Certified Teacher to join an organization committed to expanding, awakening and enlightening children's minds. They have a true passion for serving the communities with their many programs offered. If you want to join an organization dedicated to making a difference in children's lives, please apply today!

This is a full-time 12-month position

Typical hours are Monday to Friday 9:00-4:30 

Lead Teacher Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
• New York State Certification required (B-2 or N-6)
  • or eligible for study plan
• 3+ years of experience working with children ages 2-5 years of age
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification
• Experience planning Early Childhood classroom activities, knowledge of progressive approaches to Early Childhood education, and experiences with the Creative Curriculum
• Experience with typical and atypical language, cognitive, motor, social, and self-help skills development
• Desire to work with a diverse population of children and families
• Well-versed in DOH/DOE contractual and licensure requirements
• Knowledge of Early Learn, Head Start, DOH Article 47 standards

Lead Teacher Responsibilities:

• Ensure a nurturing, safe, and healthy environment for all children
• Develop engaging activities and lesson plans
• Provide services to all children and families with respect, confidentiality and dignity 
• Document the learning and growth that the children experience
• Relate to families in a holistic fashion to address matters such as education, social services, health, nutrition, and family issues
• Ensure parent involvement and/or awareness in program planning
• Supervise and collaborate with Assistant Teacher and Teacher Aide
• Consistently update and maintain children’s progress reports, daily health logs, incident logs, accident reports, lesson plans, and weekly child observation notes, et

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person's age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.   JOB ID: 141749 #post

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