Group Teacher; Ridgewood Child Care Center

Group Teacher (Ridgewood Child Care Center)

Under the supervision of the Educational Director, the group teacher shall be responsible for working within the framework of The Salvation Army and carrying out its functions, policies and procedures, observing the schedules in the center and adhering to its established personnel policies and practices.

The group teacher will be responsible for:

• Supervising children at all times according to DOH and DOE regulations to facilitate safety and optimal program functioning.
• Planning and executing a program within the classroom that meets the educational, social, developmental and health needs of the group and the individual child.
• Developing educational goals appropriate to the age and developmental level of each child.
• Taking responsibility for keeping classroom furniture, equipment and materials accessible and in good condition.
• Assisting the Educational Director in promoting the professional growth and development of classroom associates.
• Keeping accurate and up to date written records on children’s progress according to DOE, DOH and Salvation Army policy.
• Regularly communicating children’s progress to parents, caregivers and relevant center staff.
• Maintaining good working relationships with parents/caregivers and Salvation Army colleagues.
• Conducting parent conferences.
• Participating in staff meetings, mandatory training and professional development opportunities.
• Participating in recruitment activities to increase enrollment in the centers.
• Fulfilling administrative functions in the absence of the Educational Director, if necessary and appropriate.
• Being proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), NYC Department of Education online platforms, and Teaching Strategies.
• Performing other duties as assigned which are consistent with the above and according to programmatic need.

The group teacher must meet the requirements set by the NYS DOH, DOE and The Salvation Army for the day care center in which he/she will be employed. A Group Teacher must have a NYS Early Childhood Certification Birth-2 or be on a study plan towards certification.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.