Prek Teacher

Tolentine Zeiser Community Life Center

Date Posted: 07/24/2024

Location: Bronx, New York

Salary/Wage: $48,000 - $71,472 a year (compensation based on education, college credits, experience and Teacher certification.)

Job Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Description:

The Prek lead teacher will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a classroom environment that utilizes space, materials, routines, and guidance techniques to effectively facilitate physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of the children.

Responsibilities:

• Provide basic needs for children
• Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents
• Manage classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks and meals
• Track childrens’ progress and report to parents
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom
• Help children reach developmental milestones
• Collaborate with others to implement lesson plans
• Encourage children to interact with each other to develop social skills
• Provide appropriate supervision for children at all timesT
• Facilitate various activities for children including songs, games and storytelling
• Adhere to health/safety and sanitation procedures

Qualifications:

Prek lead teacher Must have ONE of the following:

Teacher certification in Early Childhood Education (B-2nd grade)

Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or related field of study. This includes: (Birth-Grade 2), (Nursery-6), and (Prek-6) as well as children with disabilities (Birth-Grade 2)

and Study plan approved by an accredited college

A person who is study plan eligible must submit documentation indicating proof of enrollment in such college and specifying the time required for completion of training,

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education Level: Master's Degree

Application Instructions:

2331 University Avenue, Bronx NY 10468

718-933-6935

jbueno@doeexternal.nyc

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