Brooklyn Sandbox
Head Teacher - Early Childhood Center
Under the direction of the Director, the Head Teacher is responsible for establishing a developmentally centered classroom environment conducive to the growth of children ages three to four. Responsibilities
Uphold the mission of Brooklyn Sandbox through a child‑led, play‑based curriculum, high level of client service and proactive culture of family, teacher and child development. Develop a play‑based, child‑centered, engaging and nurturing classroom culture that bridges the school and home environments. Establish and oversee the planning, preparation, maintenance and assessment of an emergent, Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum to target age‑appropriate milestones and developmental needs. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of each child’s needs by creating individualized goals. Collaborate with resource teachers (arts, music, special needs) to influence and support development and learning. Collaborate and support therapists in meeting Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals where appropriate. Maintain classroom documentation for the purpose of planning and assessment, portfolios and parent communication. Adhere to state mandated safety and health guidelines. Parent Relationship
Deliver the highest level of client service to families by developing a caring community of parents, teachers, and children. Leverage interpersonal skills to build trust, rapport and connection with families. Foster parent collaboration and problem solving through responsive daily morning interaction, email correspondence and outreach to families. Prepare personalized communications with all parents including newsletters, daily email recaps, pictures and biannual parent‑teacher conferences. Assistant Teacher Development
Role model and provide professional leadership to teaching team. Coach, develop, motivate, and provide feedback to assistant teachers in their connection and correspondence to children and families. Challenge assistant teachers with special projects related to curriculum and their own expressed interests. Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field of study. Current State Education Department Teacher certification in early childhood education or a study plan. Minimum 2 years of experience as a group teacher in a program for children under six years of age. Enthusiastic, fun leader with a nurturing and positive attitude and genuine commitment to development and learning. Excellent judgment, assessment as well as problem solving/decision making abilities. Effective curriculum development, organizational, time management and multi‑tasking skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to coach teachers. Must have experience with and a desire to work with a diverse population of students, parents, and teachers. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word).
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Under the direction of the Director, the Head Teacher is responsible for establishing a developmentally centered classroom environment conducive to the growth of children ages three to four. Responsibilities
Uphold the mission of Brooklyn Sandbox through a child‑led, play‑based curriculum, high level of client service and proactive culture of family, teacher and child development. Develop a play‑based, child‑centered, engaging and nurturing classroom culture that bridges the school and home environments. Establish and oversee the planning, preparation, maintenance and assessment of an emergent, Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum to target age‑appropriate milestones and developmental needs. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of each child’s needs by creating individualized goals. Collaborate with resource teachers (arts, music, special needs) to influence and support development and learning. Collaborate and support therapists in meeting Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals where appropriate. Maintain classroom documentation for the purpose of planning and assessment, portfolios and parent communication. Adhere to state mandated safety and health guidelines. Parent Relationship
Deliver the highest level of client service to families by developing a caring community of parents, teachers, and children. Leverage interpersonal skills to build trust, rapport and connection with families. Foster parent collaboration and problem solving through responsive daily morning interaction, email correspondence and outreach to families. Prepare personalized communications with all parents including newsletters, daily email recaps, pictures and biannual parent‑teacher conferences. Assistant Teacher Development
Role model and provide professional leadership to teaching team. Coach, develop, motivate, and provide feedback to assistant teachers in their connection and correspondence to children and families. Challenge assistant teachers with special projects related to curriculum and their own expressed interests. Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field of study. Current State Education Department Teacher certification in early childhood education or a study plan. Minimum 2 years of experience as a group teacher in a program for children under six years of age. Enthusiastic, fun leader with a nurturing and positive attitude and genuine commitment to development and learning. Excellent judgment, assessment as well as problem solving/decision making abilities. Effective curriculum development, organizational, time management and multi‑tasking skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to coach teachers. Must have experience with and a desire to work with a diverse population of students, parents, and teachers. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word).
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