Head or Lead Pre-K Teacher (3K) for Traditional Program

Transfiguration School • Full-time • New York, NY, US • $55k - $65k / year • 4m ago

We are looking for a qualified PreK3 Teacher for our Traditional 3K program to prepare our youngest learners for PreK4 by easing them into a structured educational environment. Working alongside an excellent team and mentored by an exceptional and supportive Director of Early Childhood, this is an opportunity to grow your skills and have support for your ideas and development as an Early Childhood educator. Our curriculum is Teaching Strategies GOLD - the best in class curriculum model with all of the necessary resources to help navigate the tools and documentation for each child's progress. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.

TEACHING CERTIFICATION REQUIRED - NO EXCEPTIONS. This is a DOE position within the Catholic Federation of Teachers in the Archdiocese.

Responsibilities

Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children following the Teaching Strategies GOLD.
Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
Encourage children to interact with each other and develop positive social experiences
Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
Organize nap and meal hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
Track children’s progress and report to parents
Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
Collaborate with other educators
Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Willingness to be guided under the direction of the Early Childhood Education Director to match the standards of our school model
Excellent collaborator with classroom aides and assistants and colleagues

Skills

Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher
Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
Excellent communication and instructional skills
Ability to act as mediator between children
Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
BS/BA in education or relevant field
To qualify, you must possess one of the following New York State teaching certificates: Early Childhood (Birth–Grade 2); Nursery, Kindergarten and Grades 1–6 (N–6); Prekindergarten–Grade 6 (P–6)

Other Opportunities Include:

Summer Teaching Work for our six week Summer program, if interested (for additional pay)

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

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