UPK Teacher

Description:

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic UPK teacher to complement our qualified workforce of educators and child care providers. You will be responsible for preparing and implementing a complete educational teaching plan according to the NYS standards to ensure quality education for the children in our program. It will be fundamental to provide knowledge and instruction to students while also helping them develop their personalities and skills. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the job, and reach out to students and create a relationship of mutual trust. They will know how to organize a class and make learning an easy and meaningful process. The goal is to help cultivate the students’ interest in education and be their dedicated ally in the entire process of learning and development.

Requirements:

• Have completed a NY State registered program* in Early Childhood Education (Birth – Grade 2)
• Have institutional recommendation** in Early Childhood Education
• Have taken and passed all of the required NYS Teacher Certification Exams
• Complete Required Workshops – Dignity For All Students Act and School Violence Intervention and Prevention
• Pass a fingerprint-based background check

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Present lessons in a comprehensive manner and use visual/audio means to facilitate learning
• Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning
• Create and distribute educational content (notes, summaries, assignments, homework etc.)
• Assess and record students’ progress and provide grades and feedback
• Maintain a tidy and orderly classroom
• Collaborate with other teachers, parents and stakeholders and participate in regular meetings
• Plan and execute educational in-class and outdoor activities and events
• Observe and understand students’ behavior and psyche and report suspicions of neglect, abuse etc.
• Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences etc.

Qualifications: