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$35,601.00/yr - $68,652.00/yr

POSITION: Lead Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood Services

LOCATION: Bushwick Family & Child Early Childhood Center (319 Stanhope)

REPORTS TO: Director

DATE: August 2025

SCHEDULE: Full-time hours, Mon-Fri; 8:00am - 3:30pm; 9:00am to 4:30pm, or 10:30am to 6:00pm (schedule may vary based on program needs. This position is performance-based and is also contingent on funding availability

SALARY: Based on Union Contract & Credentials $35,601 - $68,652 (New contract pending)

JOB SUMMARY: This position involves serving as a teacher in a preschool classroom, specifically focusing on children aged 3 to 4 years. The teacher will collaborate with another educator to ensure the effective management of a classroom comprising 15 to 20 children. Additionally, the teacher will work alongside a team of fellow educators and family members to implement the curriculum, aiming to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.

Education, Experience, And Requirments

• Education:
  
  BA/BS in Early Childhood Education required - MA/MS in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Certification:
  Must be certified or actively working towards certification in Early Childhood Education, specifically for ages birth to 2nd grade.
• Skills:
  
  Basic computer literacy, including proficiency in email, word processing, and internet navigation. Strong understanding of child growth and development principles. Excellent communication skills to foster family partnerships and collaborate with colleagues.
• Experience:
  
  Previous experience working with young children in a classroom setting is preferred.

• Background Checks:
  Must complete necessary DOE fingerprinting $101.50, screening through the Statewide Central Register (SCR) $25.00, and medical evaluations prior to employment. (Fee’s applicable)
• NYC & DOH Training Certificate required:
  Candidate must complete a series of training prior to employment. Child mandated reporter, Foundations of health and safety, Infectious disease, Code Ana, CPR & First aid, SIDS, Sexual harassment, CACFP, and other required training.

• Child Growth & Development:
  Utilizes knowledge of child growth and development principles to work effectively with children, collaborate with related service areas, and communicate with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Planning:
  Develops individualized plans for each child, setting goals based on identified needs and outlining objectives and activities to achieve established outcomes.
• Program Implementation:
  Executes daily lesson plans that respond to the needs and interests of children, incorporating observations, anecdotal record-keeping, and knowledge of early childhood development and key experiences.
• Family Partnerships:
  Cultivates positive and productive relationships with families, emphasizing the establishment of trust and rapport.
• Communication and Service Coordination:
  Shares relevant information with the director and family assistants to ensure coordinated services that address the needs of individual children and families. Participates in case conferences as necessary.
• Record Keeping and Reporting:
  Collects and maintains data related to individuals, families, and classrooms for documentation, ongoing assessment, evaluation, and record keeping to support effective individual and program planning.
• Ongoing Monitoring and…