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Certified Group Teacher/ Educational Director

East Harlem Block Nursery, Inc.
Date Posted: 01/16/2020
Location: NEW YORK, New York
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Position Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and committed early childhood educator and administrator to be The Teacher/Educational Director at East Harlem Block Nursery #2  located in Harlem. This position has a split role, dividing time between the UPK classroom as the Group Teacher and providing leadership and administration for the site as its Educational Director. In the Group Teacher role; working in collaboration with the teaching team implement the, which fosters the development of a positive self-concept and cognitive skills, as well as conducting assessment to monitor development. In the Educational Director role; has oversight of the program overall program which includes: implementation of the curriculum, staff management, site compliance with multiple guidelines, facilities management and engaging with the children and families.  The ideal candidate should possess a passion for building a quality early education program and display a demonstrated level of management skills to supervise teaching staff and direct the overall program, ensure classroom safety, and prepare and evaluate the curriculum for children to be kindergarten-ready.

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Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Duties: (40%)

Responsible for Facilities Management, Staffing Management, Program Administration and Parental Communication and Involvement. Ability to build rapport with teachers, parents and center staff is integral to the success of this role.

  • Facilities Management- Work with teachers to ensure that all classrooms are safe, attractive and developmentally appropriate.
  • Staffing Management - Supervise the overall program including: center office manager, teachers, teaching assistants, family workers, janitors and cook.
  • Program Administration - Ensure compliance with all state and local licensing regulations.
  • Parental Communication and Involvement - Familiarize parents with school policies and provide new parents with orientation. Assist parents to plan, facilitate and coordinate services for children with disabilities and behavioral needs.

Group Teacher Duties: (60 %)

In this role, the Group Teacher is responsible for leading the teaching team in the UPK classroom and implement the Creative Curriculum with weekly lesson plans that meet the children’s individual needs. 

  • Maintain a safe and nurturing classroom environment.
  • Develop and implement weekly lesson plans that are both consistent with the Creative Curriculum and developmentally appropriate for each child.
  • Evaluate the progress and assessment of the children on an ongoing basis and implement the necessary modifications.
  • Ensure that all required documentation is completed and complies with the standards set by Creative Curriculum and the Standards of the program.

Qualifications:

Position Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (MA/MS preferred);

NYS Certification (Birth to Grade 2)

Experience:

·         Minimum: Three (3) years of classroom experience in a pre-school/day care center or child development-related organization with some management  experience. Preferred: Three years in a management role.

·         Familiarity with the Creative Curriculum, ECERS and Teaching Strategies Gold ACS and/ or Head Start, a plus.

Additional Requirement:
Familiarity navigating complex local, state and federal funding agencies’ procedures and processes, specifically ACS, DOHMH and DOE. 

Application Instructions:

If you are interested applying for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to: 

East Harlem Nursery Inc. Administration:  ehbn@ehbn.org or mail to:

East Harlem Block Nursery, Inc. 

1299 Amsterdam Avenue 

New York, New York 10027

Additional Information:

East Harlem Block Nursery, Inc. – Early Childhood Education Program

East Harlem Block Nursery, Inc. day care centers provide a warm and safe environment that supports and enhances the social, physical, intellectual, creative and emotional development of young children. Teachers implement the Creative Curriculum, which fosters the development of a positive self-concept and cognitive skills, with a focus on the creative process, integrating music, movement, drama, and arts and crafts. Our centers are licensed by the New York City Department of Health and meet the requirements of all regulatory agencies. This position reports to the Executive Director.


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