Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation
Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation has an opening for a full-time Group Teacher in the United Community Centers Division for the 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 Director of Early Learning Center, the Group Teacher helps make the center a warm, welcoming environment.
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 Head Start Performance standards in addition to the Agency mandates of United Community Day Care 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. Perform 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 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, CROWD, and other documents relevant to the tracking of children’s progress. Utilize information obtained via observations, conferences, tracking, etc. to design developmentally appropriate and individualized lesson plans. Adhere to Agency (UCDCC) policies and procedures; seek guidance/clarification from Educational Director re: interpretation, applicability, and implementation. Strictly adhere to, and enforce, the Agency policy regarding Confidentiality and HIPAA requirements. Other related duties as assigned, consistent with the above. Requirements
The Group Teacher shall meet the requirements set by the Agency for NYC Department of Education. BA/Masters in Early Childhood Education or in a related field. (Study Plan available). Initial, or Permanent B-2 or N-6 NYS teaching certification (or equivalent). Daily access to reliable transportation to Brooklyn, NY. Physical Requirements - 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. Nice To Haves
Bilingual Spanish a plus. 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 work in a team context. Open-minded, flexible, and willing to experiment (creative). Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits. 401k, Group Life Insurance, and Defined Benefit Pension Plan. About Us
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.
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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 Head Start Performance standards in addition to the Agency mandates of United Community Day Care 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. Perform 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 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, CROWD, and other documents relevant to the tracking of children’s progress. Utilize information obtained via observations, conferences, tracking, etc. to design developmentally appropriate and individualized lesson plans. Adhere to Agency (UCDCC) policies and procedures; seek guidance/clarification from Educational Director re: interpretation, applicability, and implementation. Strictly adhere to, and enforce, the Agency policy regarding Confidentiality and HIPAA requirements. Other related duties as assigned, consistent with the above. Requirements
The Group Teacher shall meet the requirements set by the Agency for NYC Department of Education. BA/Masters in Early Childhood Education or in a related field. (Study Plan available). Initial, or Permanent B-2 or N-6 NYS teaching certification (or equivalent). Daily access to reliable transportation to Brooklyn, NY. Physical Requirements - 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. Nice To Haves
Bilingual Spanish a plus. 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 work in a team context. Open-minded, flexible, and willing to experiment (creative). Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits. 401k, Group Life Insurance, and Defined Benefit Pension Plan. About Us
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.
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