Brooklyn Kindergarten Society
GROUP TEACHER - Certification Required
Brooklyn Kindergarten Society, New York, New York, us, 10261
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Job Title Certified Group Teacher
Pay Base pay range: $61,070.00/yr - $68,652.00/yr.
Sign-On Bonus $1,000 for newly hired Certified Teachers, valid May 15, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025. Bonus will be paid after successful completion of the 90 day probationary period.
Job Classification (FSLA) Non-Exempt, 37.5 Hours.
Supervisor Director.
Brooklyn Kindergarten Society The Brooklyn Kindergarten Society (BKS) is the original “born in Brooklyn.” Founded in 1891, for 130 years BKS has helped provide high-quality early childhood education to working families. BKS has grown up with the borough and continues to be a leader in equitable access to early childhood education. We provide full day, year‑round academic experiences and care for children ages 2‑5 years old. Our curriculum is play based and marries together reading, writing, movement and music, with STEAM learning. Our goal is to ensure that Brooklyn’s youngest learners have an equitable first educational step.
Job Purpose The Group Teacher is the head of the classroom and is responsible for implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum (Creative Curriculum) as well as divvying out classroom related work to the Assistant Teacher and Teacher’s Aide. Group Teachers should be able to work collaboratively with colleagues, supervisor, and families to ensure quality education.
Scope of Influence
Assist in the direction of a class of students (maybe mixed age) through daily activities
Communicates with families about children’s progress and work
Responsibilities Planning and Program Implementation (50%)
Planning (25%)
Understand the goals, objectives, and vision of BKS
Understand the goals and objectives of the curriculum
Plan well‑designed lessons that are aligned with the current units of study and culturally relevant pedagogy.
Implement units of study and lesson plans in a thoughtful and intentional manner
Identify goals for children
Identify what staff and parents can do to help children achieve these goals
Identify classroom materials needed to support the implementation of the curriculum towards achieving goals.
Program Implementation (25%)
Provide positive guidance for children
Implement daily lesson plans.
Lead various small group and center activities
Delegate various academic and classroom‑based responsibilities to assistant teacher and teacher aides.
Understand individual student goals and connect those goals to academic activities.
Work with small groups of children to reinforce lessons, providing one‑on‑one instruction to students and supervising students in the classroom.
Create a warm and welcoming environment that includes a print‑rich, and culturally responsive culture.
Additional Duties (35%)
Assessment System (15%)
Complete and maintain observations and other running records
Navigate Teaching Strategies GOLD online (assessment system).
Supervision (10%)
Provide consistent supervision that takes into account developmentally appropriate activities and health needs of the group and individual child.
Relationship Building (5%)
Foster relationships with key stakeholders e.g., other teachers, family workers/social workers, parents and guardians for the purposes of school readiness.
Promoting professional growth (5%)
Assume responsibility for professional performance and self‑reflection
Other (15%)
Fulfill roles as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Policies.
Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions, and workshops as assigned.
Perform any other work‑related duties necessary to the smooth functioning of the center as requested by the supervisor.
Qualifications
NYS Professional ECE Certification B-2, Valid NYS Permanent Certification B-2 or N-6, Professional or Permanent Childhood Education (1-6), Prekindergarten-Grade 6 (P-6) Required
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children ages 2-4 years old
A 2.5 minimum culminate undergraduate GPA if possessing an undergraduate degree
Experience working with low‑income populations and diverse cultures.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Education and Training
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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Job Title Certified Group Teacher
Pay Base pay range: $61,070.00/yr - $68,652.00/yr.
Sign-On Bonus $1,000 for newly hired Certified Teachers, valid May 15, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025. Bonus will be paid after successful completion of the 90 day probationary period.
Job Classification (FSLA) Non-Exempt, 37.5 Hours.
Supervisor Director.
Brooklyn Kindergarten Society The Brooklyn Kindergarten Society (BKS) is the original “born in Brooklyn.” Founded in 1891, for 130 years BKS has helped provide high-quality early childhood education to working families. BKS has grown up with the borough and continues to be a leader in equitable access to early childhood education. We provide full day, year‑round academic experiences and care for children ages 2‑5 years old. Our curriculum is play based and marries together reading, writing, movement and music, with STEAM learning. Our goal is to ensure that Brooklyn’s youngest learners have an equitable first educational step.
Job Purpose The Group Teacher is the head of the classroom and is responsible for implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum (Creative Curriculum) as well as divvying out classroom related work to the Assistant Teacher and Teacher’s Aide. Group Teachers should be able to work collaboratively with colleagues, supervisor, and families to ensure quality education.
Scope of Influence
Assist in the direction of a class of students (maybe mixed age) through daily activities
Communicates with families about children’s progress and work
Responsibilities Planning and Program Implementation (50%)
Planning (25%)
Understand the goals, objectives, and vision of BKS
Understand the goals and objectives of the curriculum
Plan well‑designed lessons that are aligned with the current units of study and culturally relevant pedagogy.
Implement units of study and lesson plans in a thoughtful and intentional manner
Identify goals for children
Identify what staff and parents can do to help children achieve these goals
Identify classroom materials needed to support the implementation of the curriculum towards achieving goals.
Program Implementation (25%)
Provide positive guidance for children
Implement daily lesson plans.
Lead various small group and center activities
Delegate various academic and classroom‑based responsibilities to assistant teacher and teacher aides.
Understand individual student goals and connect those goals to academic activities.
Work with small groups of children to reinforce lessons, providing one‑on‑one instruction to students and supervising students in the classroom.
Create a warm and welcoming environment that includes a print‑rich, and culturally responsive culture.
Additional Duties (35%)
Assessment System (15%)
Complete and maintain observations and other running records
Navigate Teaching Strategies GOLD online (assessment system).
Supervision (10%)
Provide consistent supervision that takes into account developmentally appropriate activities and health needs of the group and individual child.
Relationship Building (5%)
Foster relationships with key stakeholders e.g., other teachers, family workers/social workers, parents and guardians for the purposes of school readiness.
Promoting professional growth (5%)
Assume responsibility for professional performance and self‑reflection
Other (15%)
Fulfill roles as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Policies.
Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions, and workshops as assigned.
Perform any other work‑related duties necessary to the smooth functioning of the center as requested by the supervisor.
Qualifications
NYS Professional ECE Certification B-2, Valid NYS Permanent Certification B-2 or N-6, Professional or Permanent Childhood Education (1-6), Prekindergarten-Grade 6 (P-6) Required
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children ages 2-4 years old
A 2.5 minimum culminate undergraduate GPA if possessing an undergraduate degree
Experience working with low‑income populations and diverse cultures.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Education and Training
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