UCC Early Learning Center: Group Teacher of Early Childhood Education

With community residents leading the way, the mission of Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC ) is to build a strong, sustainable Cypress Hills/East New York, where youth and adults achieve educational and economic success, secure healthy and affordable housing, and develop leadership skills to transform their lives and community.

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation has an opening for one (1) full-time Group Teacher in the United Community Centers Early Learning Center Program. The Group Teacher is responsible for leading the learning environment based on the Creative Curriculum approach that helps the children develop physically, emotionally, socially, cognitively and creatively. They are responsible for complying with procedural norms, standards of attendance, and daycare regulations . Supervised by the UCC Early Learning Center Program Director, the group teacher helps make the center a warm, welcoming environment.

Principal Duties:

• Ensure a learning environment based on the Creative Curriculum approach that helps the children develop physically, emotionally, socially, cognitively, and creatively.
• Lead the implementation of activities that will promote social, emotional, cognitive, physical and creative development of children.
• Adhere to all DOE Performance standards in addition to the Agency mandates of United Community Daycare center.
• Prepare teacher assistants to assume responsibility for the operation of the classroom, in their absence, thus holding the teacher aide and substitute accountable to their duties and responsibilities.
• Share job related knowledge with team members so as to promote and support their professional growth.
• Participate in regularly scheduled staff & team meetings, classroom development workshops on and off site as well as training conducted by UCDCC, ACS and other funders.
• Performs center-related services/activities such as parent/teacher conferences, transition meetings, end of year celebrations, etc.
• Share information regarding children and the program with parents via daily contact and informal/formal interfacings, newsletters, etc.
• Encourage parents in their role as their children’s primary teachers by acting as a resource person (i.e.: disseminating information, actively listening to parents, offering suggestions, etc.). Establish and maintain positive relationships and communication with parents/families via open communications, visits, training and other developmental activities.
• Elicit input from teacher assistants to complete written observations, progress reports, outcomes reporting, and other documents relevant to the tracking of children’s progress.
• Utilize and document information obtained via observations, conferences, tracking, etc. to design developmentally appropriate and individualized lesson plans.
• Adhere to Agency (UCDCC) policies and procedures and seeks guidance/clarification from Educational Director re: interpretation, applicability and implementation.
• Strictly adhere to, and enforce, the Agency policy regarding Confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.
• Demonstrate commitment to leadership development, community building, and community organizing as strategies for social change.
• Other related duties as assigned, consistent with the above.

Position Requirements:

• The group teacher shall meet the requirements set by the Agency for NYC Department of Education.
• BA/BS required (Study Plan available).
• Masters in Early Childhood Education preferred (Study Plan available).
• Initial, or Permanent B-2 or N-6 NYS teaching certification (or equivalent).
• 2-5 years of experience working with children ages 2 - 5 in a classroom setting.
• Must clear DOE fingerprinting and background authorizations.
• Ability to demonstrate proactive leadership, initiative, positive problem solving, decision-making, and the ability to work in a team context.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Bilingual Spanish or Bengali a plus.

Supervision:

• Reports directly to UCC Early Learning Center Program Director.

Compensation:

• $38,451 – $77,269 annually, dependent upon experience and certifications. We offer a very competitive benefits package.

Work Environment:

The position works in an office/school setting during the workday. This role routinely uses standard equipment such as computers, walkie-talkies, cellphones, photocopiers, and standard equipment such as pens, safety scissors and tape dispensers.

Physical Demands:

• Physical Requirements include Frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, & crawling. Occasional running. Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Travel:

• No travel is expected for this position.

To Apply:

• Please forward cover letter, resume, and three (3) references to the Director of UCC Early Learning Center Program, Yasmin Schwartz at [email protected]

CYPRESS HILLS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND IS COMMITTED TO WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, background, or sexual orientation.

We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.

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