POSITION
TITLE: EHS Teacher (Full Time)
DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood
LOCATION(S): The Bronx
REPORTS
TO: Site Director
SALARY
RANGE: $33,440.45 – $38,693.21.
Salary is based on credentials (benefits include medical/ dental, life insurance, 401k plan and vacation, personal and
sick time-off)
DATE: March 2026
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8am – 4pm, or 9am – 5pm. Schedule may vary due to program needs.
JOB SUMMARY: Assist
Lead Teacher in planning and supervising
services for a classroom of eight children using the identified curriculum
and best practices in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards,
Department of Health (Article 47), and other relevant regulations. For the start-up phase
for 2 years this will be an evolving position. Interim roles and
responsibilities will be adjusted and this position requires an individual to
be flexible. Job responsibilities will be revisited once all center-based sites
are up and running.
EDUCATION,
EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
·
AA in Early
Childhood Education; or 90 credits of an approved study plan to complete the
degree
·
Completion of the
Infant/ Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or formal
coursework in infant/ toddler development
·
Experience
working with families and children aged newborn to three and their families
·
Ability to work
with children and families with special developmental, social or cultural needs
·
Ability to
maintain written records and manage time to ensure the completion of assigned
work
·
Ability to work
collaboratively and provide leadership
·
Ability
to lift 35 pounds easily and regularly
·
Bilingual
English/ Chinese/ Albanian or Spanish strongly preferred
PRE-EMPLOYMENT
REQUIREMENTS:
·
Successfully
clear; NYS DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry Clearance, Sex
Offender Registry Clearance, 3 reference checks, physical examination with
updated TB test, Tdap, MMR, varicella (fees may apply)
·
Meet all employee
health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start performance standards
·
Mandated Reporter
training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency’s policy and
procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect
·
Obtain First
Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious diseases certificate within the first year of
employment.
·
Meets all
employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance
Standards.
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
·
Assisting in the
maintenance of a safe and sanitary environment in accordance with EHS and DOHMH
regulations, including regular visual inspection of equipment and areas
accessible to children.
·
Assisting and
supporting staff in the planning and implementation of programming that takes
into the account of the emotional, social, physical, cognitive, and language
development and health needs of the individual child as well as the group
·
Work
cooperatively with classroom team and coordinators to ensure the children’s
goals and objectives are met
·
Assist with
maintaining developmentally appropriate equipment and materials in good,
sanitized and disinfected condition and ensure children’s access and
constructive use
·
Maintain
confidentiality of child and family information (verbal and written), including
child behavior and parent communication
·
Notifying the
Lead Teacher of any concerns or observations of child health and behavior
·
Consulting with
teacher prior to communicating information about individual children to parents
·
Assisting and
supporting with the recordkeeping and curriculum planning for individual
children and the group including ongoing assessment of children’s development
in keeping with identified EHS and GSS school readiness goals using Teaching
Strategies Gold three times a year
·
Participate in
regular weekly team meetings, multi-disciplinary case conferences and parent
meetings
·
Develop and
maintain positive working partnerships with parents
·
Collaborate with
other teachers and staff to communicate information about child development and
individual children to parents.
·
Assist with
standardized developmental and behavioral screenings within 45 calendar days of
the child’s entry and follow through with any needed follow up.
·
Work with
specialists and parents to support children with diagnosed special needs.
·
Conduct home
visits at least twice a year according to program policies and procedures.
·
Conduct
individual parent/ teacher conferences at least three times per year to share
child outcomes, and work collaboratively with parents to establish individual
goals related to school readiness.
·
Follow applicable
state regulations and agency policies regarding the prevention and reporting of
child maltreatment.
·
Participate in
coaching opportunities and professional development training
·
Participate in
annual performance evaluation to set short- and long-term professional goals.
·
Participate in
all required trainings and meetings.
·
Special projects
and duties, as assigned and as required.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your
skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying
for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional
references that we can contact at least two (2) professional references should
be from a former supervisor). Please
click on the link provided below, or use the link in a search bar and apply
online through our career center.
https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=grandst&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US
No phone calls, please
Please be advised
that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through!
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
