EHS Lead Teacher - Early Childhood

About the role

The EHS Lead Teacher works in the Early Childhood program at The Rose Center in New York City, reporting to the Center Director. The teacher plans individualized services for a classroom of eight children using the identified curriculum and best practices, in line with Head Start Performance Standards, Department of Health regulations and other relevant rules. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, document and deliver curriculum that meets each child's social, emotional, developmental and health needs, and supervise its execution
• Work with supervisors, the assistant teacher, other staff and parents to meet EHS and GSS goals
• Maintain a safe, sanitary environment and keep equipment and materials in good condition
• Keep child and family information confidential and coordinate recordkeeping and curriculum planning
• Coordinate ongoing developmental assessments using Creative Curriculum and TSG assessments, and conduct standardized screenings within 45 days of entry
• Support children with diagnosed special needs with specialists and parents
• Conduct home visits at least twice a year and parent/teacher conferences at least three times a year
• Hold regular weekly team meetings and share child development information with parents
• Take part in coaching, professional development, staff meetings and reflective supervision, and in annual performance evaluations

Required profile

• Master's degree in ECE and NYS Initial or Permanent Birth-2 certification, or a BA in Early Childhood Education or 90 credits toward a degree and certification within 7 years
• CDA credential or formal coursework in infant/toddler development
• Experience with children and families from birth to three years old
• Ability to work with children and families with developmental, social or cultural needs
• Bilingual English/Chinese or Spanish strongly preferred
• Must pass NYS fingerprint screening, Central Registry and sex offender registry clearance, three reference checks, physical exam with updated TB test, and meet health requirements under Article 47
• First Aid/CPR certificate within the first year of employment