Lead Teacher- 5194

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand and comply with agencys policies and procedures regarding personal appearance dress code use of body language and tone of voices impact on the environment children and families serviced by the program.
• Plan and complete weekly classroom planning documents maintain observation logs and other documentation.
• Conduct weekly planning meeting with teachers assistant and teachers aide to ensure that curriculum planning aligns with daily classroom experiences indoor/outdoor.
• Plan and implement educational field trips.
• Ensure effective communication with parents through parent orientation parent-teacher conferences home visits and informal discussion of theirchildrens progress.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide high quality programming and implement curriculum that supports positive and age appropriate leaning experiences for children.
• Maintain constant supervision of classroom at all times and is responsible for the health welfare and safety of the children.
• Interact and engage with the children encourage their involvement in classroom experiences.
• Provide and maintain a safe caring and welcoming classroom that is neat and clean and attractive.
• Work with program director and program assistant to ensure that adequate classroom supplies materials resources and equipment are available.
• Conduct Brigance screening and High Scope Assessment of Childhood Observation and Recording (COR) data for the assigned age group/classroom to ensure the obtainment and maintenance of highest quality credentialing.
• Maintain daily child attendance and educational records/files of work and progress.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and professional development training/workshops.
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor required/ masters preferred and NYS Certificate or eligible under a study plan.
• One year of prior teaching experience in Headstart and/or UPK program.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency preferred.
• Proficiency in modern business communications including personal computers electronic mail voicemail facsimile and copier equipment

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 is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We consider qualified applicants without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable federal state or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities and other legally protected needs. To request an accommodation during the application process please contact