Position: Lead UPK Teacher/Group Leader  – FirstStepNYC

Salary contingent on Education and Certification

Salary of $38,000 with bachelors degree without certification - Salary of $68,652 with masters degree and certification

(Urgently Hiring)

10-month position, most DOE Holidays off

Must be NYS certified or be Study Plan eligible.

FirstStepNYC at is a new high quality, state of the art birth-5 early childhood center and Leadership Institute collocated at P.S./I.S.41, a K-8 elementary school in one of the most at-risk neighborhoods - Brownsville, Brooklyn. The model affords an exceptional, groundbreaking opportunity to change the life paths of New York City’s most vulnerable, at-risk children and tackle the achievement gap before it begins. This unique public-private partnership brings together the NYC Department of Education (DOE), NYC Administration for Children Services (ACS), SCO Family of Services, and a wide range of local organizations shaping the Leadership Institute for current and aspiring Directors and other leaders in the field. FirstStepNYC, a demonstration project with an emphasis on both early childhood and adult leadership development, will advance citywide efforts to ensure all children enter kindergarten on a path to be college and career ready by the time they graduate our schools.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provide high-quality early learning program that incorporates evidence-based curriculum and instructional activities

· Provide early learning experiences in social-emotional, literacy, language, mathematics, sciences, social studies, physical education, fine arts, foreign language development, and other subject matter suited to the needs of children

· Develop and implement individual educational plans for children, which supports their development socially, intellectually, linguistically, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development

· Establish a developmentally appropriate classroom environment favorable to the development and personal growth of children

· Provide ongoing observation and authentic assessment of children and maintain documentation of each child's progress and growth

· Regularly meet with teaching team and the Master Teacher to review classroom and child data, develop action plans, and support goal achievement through active collaboration

· Collaborate with the family engagement specialist and other FirstStepNYC personnel to promote individual children's goals relating to communication skills, health habits, physical skills, development of self-awareness, and early literacy

· Work with parents directly and as a member of an interdisciplinary team; develop activities for parents that promote parent participation and involvement in education activities for their children

· Facilitate reflective supervision, as both a participant and through utilization in managing classroom staff and volunteers

· Implement all programming requirements in adherence to all performance outcome standards as prescribed by the multiple funding and model requirements

· Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment; conduct daily health and environment checks; ensure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored

· Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

· Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in early childhood education or an early childhood related field

· Certification preferred

· Knowledge of principles and practices of early childhood education and family involvement

· Early childhood program and/or policy experience

· Ability to utilize and provide reflective supervision

· Ability to communicate in a manner that demonstrates and fosters cooperation, respect, concern and openness to change

· Advanced command of the English language and grammar, both verbal and written

· Ability to meet deadlines, stay well organized and work under pressure. Ability to prioritize

· Experience working successfully in multi-cultural environments serving vulnerable or underserved populations

· Proficiency in multiple software applications, including most Microsoft Office products.

· Commitment to the mission and programs of SCO Family of Services

· Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families

. Must be NYS Certified or Study Plan Eligible

· Team player

**Must be Fully Vaccinated**