Bilingual (Spanish) Preschool Lead Teacher

La Escuela Comunitaria del Bronx

Date Posted: 08/15/2024

Location: Bronx, New York

Salary/Wage: $61,000 - $90,000 a year

Job Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Description:

While working with ECB’s first students, who will be two years old, the Head Teacher will be expected to:

Facilitate children’s learning and development through a Spanish immersion program with the support of two Associate Teachers and the Head of School
Apply a progressive pedagogical approach to meet the developmental needs and interests of their young students
Design and implement lesson plans that support all developmental domains and children’s interests
Apply culturally as well as emotionally responsive practices that support children’s sense of agency
Proactively mentor and support Associate Teachers in developmentally appropriate practices, as well as through a dual language based, child-led curricula
Observe, document, and assess children’s play and development that informs their planning and instruction
Support young students in reaching developmental milestones while valuing individual differences
Screen and identify when a student may need to be referred for a developmental evaluation for support services
Collaborate with young students, families, and educational support staff that encourage and scaffold children’s learning through play
Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and their families, &
Adhere to health and safety procedures.

A successful candidate will be a driven bilingual (Spanish/English) early childhood educator with:

A Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in early childhood education (ECE)
- OR
a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in another field with coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education + experience teaching preschool-age children
A NYS Birth-Grade 2 certification or a study plan to achieve that in the near future. Bilingual extension preferred
A proficiency in speaking, writing and teaching in English and Spanish
Experience working in a progressive ECE Program
Experience working with children identified with developmental disabilities/delays
Initiative to take on a leadership role in the classroom
Strong computer and data entry skills
An ability to possess and maintain current First Aid/CPR certification and
Proof of completion of NYC DoH mandated workshops including but not limited to Mandated Reporter, Family Engagement, Health & Safety, Identifying and Responding to Anaphylaxis: Elijah’s Law, Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Promoting Safe Sleeping

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education Level: Master's Degree

You can apply directly at: https://ecbnyc.bamboohr.com/careers/30

Address: 3480 Third Avuenue, 2nd floor, Bronx, NY 10456.

Phone number: 347.716.2496