Position Type: New York Preschool Teaching/Preschool Classroom TeacherDate Posted: 6/3/2024Location: Bronx Arts & Science Charter SchoolDate Available: 08-12-2024Preschool Classroom Teacher
Summary:Under the general supervision of the School Director, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district-approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. Compensation: Base Salary-Certified-$71,500, (Adv. Degrees $3,000 for masters, $5,000 for doctorate). $2,000 for testing grades, $200/ year for applicable experience.Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. (Masters degree in related area perfered)
- Valid New York Instructional Certificate and Subject Area Endorsement in Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2)
- Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
- Demonstrate working knowledge of the use of various technological software and equipment for tasks such as, but not limited to, word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual presentations, and telecommunications.
- Understand the requirement to maintain confidentiality concerning charter school-related matters.
- Knowledge of child growth and development, individual differences in ability, personality and interests and learning/motivational techniques.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of grade specific school curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught.
- Knowledge of Smartboard functions and tools.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work; parents, students, faculty etc.
- Prior to employment, the following must be addressed:
- Required to complete a criminal history background check to prove that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person's offense.
- Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation.
- Provide evidence Tdap (Tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis) Rubella, Measles, Mumps, Tuberculosis/PPD Test and Varicella
Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the school director finds appropriate and acceptable. Requirements/Environmental Conditions: The physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Requires prolonged sitting or standing
- Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials.
- Requires the ability to work in noisy and crowded environments.
- Occasionally requires stooping, bending, or reaching.
- Requires some traveling.
- Occasionally requires work outdoors dealing with school activities.
Essential Performance Responsibilities (The following description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.) The Preschool Classroom Teacher will: - Develops and administers preschool curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
- Promotes a play-based classroom learning environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
- Maintains anecdotal notes for students and collaborates with administration regarding issues & concerns.
- Maintains familiarity with district and New York state standards for the purpose of adapting curriculum to prepare students for kindergarten.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Maintains open communication with parents via messaging app, phone calls, emails, and parent teacher conferences.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinates with other professional staff members and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
- Provide struggling students with additional after school support within contracted times.
Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by the School Director, Assistant Director of Academics, Assistant Director of Operations, and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, Smartboard and accessories, ipads, and telephone. Travel Requirements Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of current teaching methods, the whole-child approach and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of The Creative Curriculum for Preschool and concepts.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of effective classroom management plans and procedures.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments. Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position. Experience Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels is a plus. Reports to: School Director Supervises: Students, and when assigned, student teachers and classroom aides Terms of Employment: Ten month employee