Head Teacher
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Responsibilities: • Assists the Director in developing and implementing adult orientation sessions. • Attends staff meetings, monthly parent meetings, annual planning retreat, annual staff planning • retreat, and other special meetings • Submits progress reports and other records during the year, as requested by the Director. • Notifies the Director, immediately, of personal difficulties related to children, parents and staff • Communicates and cooperates with the Director in implementing program changes • Prepares an environment that ensures that furnishings and materials are complete and developmentally appropriate for the age group of children in the classroom • Works with the assistant teacher to always ensure the safety and well-being of the children, make sure that children as never left unattended • Utilizes positive phrasing of directives for children • Works with individual and small groups of children and prepares circle time lessons • Sets aside time to give the assistant the opportunity to share observations and ask questions • Supervises the implementation of curriculum implementation • Supervises the assistant or substitute who deals with children in the group to ensure effective implementation of indoor and outdoor activitiesQualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood education or related field of study approved the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; Master degree preferred • Minimum two (2) years relevant experience of teaching in a pre-school program for you young children (ages 2- 5 years old) • Valid certification issued by the State Education Department • Knowledge of best practices in Early Childhood Education • Knowledge of classroom management and positive behavior guidance • Knowledge of developmental milestones and early Childhood Education Pedagogy • Knowledge of Health and Safety Practices and Guidelines • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - oral, written, and listening • Technology -savvy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Team, Zoom) ability to navigate diverse online assessment tools • Bilingual a plus