Teacher

Provide children with an age-appropriate nurturing, safe, and healthy environment.

Assist and collaborate with the Teacher Assistants/Aides regarding program development, planning, implementation, etc. and delegate their responsibilities professionally and accordingly.

Conduct parent conferences and prepare written assessments of the developmental progress of assigned children. Developing and implementing a plan for sharing information concerning the children and the program with the parents.

Attend staff development activities, workshops, and conferences; conduct special training and share information with co-workers.

Keep open communication with the Executive Director, Administrative staff, and consultants.

Keep classroom staff informed of plans and center activities.

Regularly meet with the teaching teams and review classroom and child data, develop action plans, and support goal achievement through active collaboration.

Overseeing the professional growth and development of the classroom staff.

Ensuring that documentation and record keeping are kept up to date and filed appropriately (Lesson Plans, Assessments, Anecdotes, Meal Counts, Attendance, etc.).

Ensure that the program and staff meet all DOHMH Licensing Regulations.

Work collaboratively with the Family Service Coordinator to engage parents in their children's education and in program participation.

Responsible for the safe environment of the building, takes the lead on all immediate program issues, and works directly with Executive Director and Health & Safety Officer regarding licensing and inspections.

Establish strong working relationships and continuous collaboration with community partners.

Liaise with external regulatory bodies as needed, including the Office of Head Start (OHS), Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), NYC Department of Education (DOE), and others.

Responsible for administrative tasks critical to the daily operations of the program.