Company Description

Labor and Industry For Education, Inc. (“LIFE”) is a non-sectarian, not-for-profit organization providing essential social services to underserved communities across New York State. For over twenty-five years, LIFE has offered programs such as free and low-cost early education programs for low-income families across Brooklyn, NY.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Lead Early Education Teacher in Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY. The Lead Early Education Teacher will have day-to-day responsibilities including lesson planning, curriculum development, classroom management, communication with parents, and providing a welcoming learning environment, in compliance with EarlyLearn, UPK, and Article 47 of the DOHMH, as well as LIFE’s mission and vision. This is an ideal role for a Lead Early Education Teacher that is passionate about working with low-income families or underserved communities and looking to have a positive impact on the lives on children.

Benefits

• Union Benefits (health, dental, etc.)
• Subsidized Higher Education through Quality Star for individual
• Sign on Bonus
• Six Month Bonus
• Competitive PTO package
• Competitive Annual Salary (commensurate with qualifications and experience)
• Not For Profit PSLF (Public Student Loan Forgiveness)

Qualifications

• Experience in Lesson Planning and Curriculum Development for early childhood education
• Excellent Communication skills with families and coworkers
• Knowledge of Kindergarten readiness and developmentally appropriate practices
• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• State certification and/or licensing as a Early Education Teacher
• Masters Certified
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency in community languages is a plus
• Experience in working with low-income families or underserved communities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Partner with LIFE Team to ensure we are maintaining a nurturing and engaging educational environment for all children
• They must recognize the children’s individual needs while preparing them for a successful transition into school age programs
• Maintain proper coverage and implementation of LIFE and DOE guidelines
• Must attend monthly trainings for teachers on up to date deliverables
• Access and evaluate classrooms in CLASS and ECERS
• Ensure cleanliness, sanitizing practices and all health protocols are in accordance with guidelines
• Take daily attendance
• Research and offer innovative skills and tools to enhance your quality of teaching in the center
• Create lesson plans and submit to director for review
• Assist in developing and implementing individual educational plans for children with special needs
• Assess and refer children with special needs to Director for further evaluation and potential services.
• Enter data in Teaching Strategies Gold 3x per year
• Stay up to date and maintain credentials and trainings
• Understand and follow Article 47 of DOHMH and must ensure the health and safety of the children at all times