Lead Teacher 4842

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors we feed shelter teach and support our neighbors to build a stronger all aspects of our work we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60 locations we provide programs in a variety of service areas including workforce development children youth families seniors and homeless prevention.

Our family shelters are safe welcoming spaces where families can stay temporarily while they work toward long-term stability. Program staff provide compassionate support life-enhancing services and community-based resources to help empower each family. Together we guide families on their journey back to independence and into permanent housing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow all OSHA requirements.
• Assist Program Director or Program Coordinator with the development of program goals and early childhood activities.
• Assist in preparation of lesson plans in compliance with ACD regulations.
• Create a nurturing and supportive environment for children.
• Implement various early childhood educational recreational and social activities that foster development and growth.
• Engage children in team building activities.
• Assist an individual child or group of children with dressing and toilet training; change diapers; ensure sanitary conditions.
• Provide classroom management.
• Attend regular staff meetings.
• Attend training sessions and workshops on early childhood education.
• Meet monthly with program coordinator and/or program director for supervision.
• Act as a liaison with parents.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree (Education or Early Childhood preferred).
• Clearance through New York State Central Registry and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.
• First Aid Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Responding to Emergency (RTE) certification or ability to obtain within 3-6 months.
• Proficiency in English required; proficiency in a second language preferred.
• Two years of experience working in a day care pre-school or special education setting preferred.
• Clearance through New York State Central Registry (SCR) New York State Office of Children and Family Services Justice Centers Staff Exclusion List (SEL) and Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) required upon hire.

SKILLS

• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Good writing skills.
• Ability to work with infants and preschool children from the ages of 0-5 years.

PYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to stand walk or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather including inclement weather if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms conditions and privileges of employment including but not limited to recruitment hiring compensation training and employee development placement promotion demotion upgrading downgrading transfer layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race color gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition military and veteran status gender identity or expression genetic information status as a victim of domestic violence or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact.