Teacher IIA - 5431-203-N

Description:

Teacher will supervise the teaching team in planning and executing age and developmentally appropriate activities reflecting the Montessori curriculum. The candidate will be responsible to supervise the implementation of activities that will promote social, emotional, cognitive, physical and creative development of children. Teacher will elicit input from assistant teacher and teacher aide to complete written observations, progress reports, outcomes reporting, CROWD and other documents relevant to the tracking of children’s progress. The candidate will assist Program Manager to facilitate parent involvement in all aspects of the program and promote positive growth and professional development. The candidate will adhere to policies and procedures established by CCNS, ACS, DOH, DOE, and CACFP and comply with procedural norms and standards of attendance, punctuality, and confidentiality relevant to HIPAA.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL:
* Supervises teaching team work to ensure a learning environment based on the Montessori approach that helps the children develop physically, emotionally, socially, cognitively, and creatively.
* Supervises the implementation of activities that will promote social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and creative development of children. 
* Assumes responsibility for the operation of the classroom thus holding the Assistant Teacher and Teacher Aide accountable to their duties and responsibilities.
* Shares information regarding children and the program with parents via daily contact and informal/formal interfacings, home visits, newsletters, etc.
* Encourages parents in their role as their children’s primary teachers by acting as resource person (i.e.:  disseminating information, actively listening to parents, offering suggestions, etc.).
* Elicits input from Assistant Teacher and Teacher Aide to complete written observations, progress reports, outcomes reporting, CROWD, and other documents relevant to the tracking of children’s progress.
* Utilizes information obtained via observations, conferences, tracking, etc. to design developmentally appropriate and individualized lesson plans.
* Notifies immediate supervisor in the event of an unplanned absence (illness, personal emergencies, etc.).
* Adheres to all funding source standards in addition to the Agency (Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens) policies and procedures; seeks guidance/clarification from their immediate supervisor regarding interpretation, applicability, and implementation.
* Strictly adheres to and enforces all the Agency policies regarding Confidentiality, HIPAA requirements, and Corporate Compliance regulations.

NON-ESSENTIAL:
* Assists teaching team perform center- related services/activities such as parent/teacher conferences, home visits, transition meetings, end of year celebrations, etc.
* Participates in regularly scheduled staff & team meetings, classroom development workshops on and off site as well as trainings conducted by CCNS, DOE, and other funders.
* Shares job related knowledge with team members so as to promote and support their professional growth.
* Encourages parents to visit classrooms to observe as well as volunteer during the course of the day.
* Works closely with parents to foster mutual respect on all levels.
* Establishes and maintain positive relationships with parents/families via open communications, training and other developmental activities.
* Notifies immediate supervisor in the event of an unplanned absence (illness, personal emergencies, etc.).
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: