Lead Teacher 4511

Job Description

Job Description

Bronxworks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and is guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 60 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand and comply with agency’s policies and procedures regarding personal appearance, dress code, use of body language and tone of voice’s impact on the environment, children and families serviced by the program.
• Plan and complete weekly classroom planning documents, maintain observation logs and other documentation.
• Conduct weekly planning meeting with teacher’s assistant and teacher’s aide to ensure that curriculum planning aligns with daily classroom experiences indoor / outdoor.
• Plan and implement educational field trips.
• Ensure effective communication with parents through parent orientation, parent-teacher conferences, home visits and informal discussion of their children’s progress.

Essential Duties

QUALIFICATIONS

PYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity, and in accordance with federal, state and local laws, does not discriminate unlawfully against employees and applicants for employment on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, military status, national origin (including ancestry), predisposing genetic characteristic, race, sex, gender, actual or perceived sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality), status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination.