Responsible for the planning and supervision of age appropriate activities for the group of children assigned, including but not limited to planning and implementation of instructional activities including a variety of themes and subjects such as math development, language development, diversity awareness, gross and fine motor skill development, self-help skill development, science, art, music, health and hygiene, social studies, and self-esteem.
· Work under the supervision of and report to the director and to otherwise comply with the requirements of Article 47 and the New York City Health Code with respect to a “Group Teacher” as defined therein.
· Supervise and delegate responsibilities to the assistant teacher.
· Establish, implement, and reinforce classroom rules, supervise classroom activities, monitor and maintain positive discipline.
· Coordinate with children, assistants, and parents to resolve discipline problems as appropriate
· Review and coordinate lesson plans and activities with assistant teachers and possible parent volunteers.
· Stay informed of all school policies (fire drills, teacher and student sickness, attendance, confidentiality, cleaning, safety, etc.)
· Help students with personal belongings (sheets, blankets, extra clothing, etc.) so they are organized and clean
· Follow school curriculum
· Share the diapering and cleaning responsibilities with the assistant teacher/co-teacher
· Submit monthly newsletters the last week of each month, for the following month. Distribute monthly newsletters AFTER director’s approval.
· Communicate themes, concepts, and units to be studied, skills to be taught, and special events or activities (birthday’s celebrations etc.).
· Post weekly lesson plans in the classroom to help parents feel included in the learning process at school and to encourage extended learning at home.
· When planning lessons, include a learning objective or skill to be addressed.
· Decorate and maintain classroom bulletin boards using children’s work, labels, and visuals that are theme related. Describe what the work represents, books that have been read, skills that are being taught, and how projects enhance learning.
Pursuant to Article 47 Section 13
Please send current resume and certification information to: dfairman@tendertotsny.com
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