Lead Preschool Teacher

Kehillah School for Early Learning offers a Progressive Emergent Reggio- Inspired approach to learning for Preschool Children ages 3 to 5. We are seeking Early Childhood Educators ready to work collaboratively creating learning environments guided by wonder and the discoveries of children.

Qualifications:

* Must hold a NYS B-2 certification

*Must hold at least a Bachelors in ECE or Master's degree

*Preferred to have 2 years of prior teaching experience

*Must be at least 18 yrs of age

Responsibilities:

A Preschool teacher will perform the following duties in accordance with the policies of TINR, and OCFS licensing regulations, and as requested by the center director/administration:

·     Lead a teaching team in providing a nurturing, wonder-led, equitable environment that reflects a pedagogy of care and education.

·     Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.

·     Collaborate with teaching team in planning and executing an Emergent- Reggio Inspired experiences for children.

·     Observe, document, and assess children’s progress via anecdotal records, photos, stories, and work samples- to support each child’s unique portfolio.

·     Make Learning Visible by sharing the process of learning through the documentation of class experiences, investigations, and projects.

·     Bringing a spirit of Joy to each day.

·     Maintain frequent communications with families through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teachers conferences. Also, on a daily and weekly basis via ProCare App and Newsletters.

·     Ensure all center polices, state, and local regulations are met.

·     Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

·     Manage child behavior appropriately and report any concerns about the development and behavior of any child immediately to the administration.

·     Work cooperatively with all program providers to address the needs of children with IEP’s as a support and guide.

·     Be a part of a school theme to build a Kehillah K’doshah; a sacred community and is a member of a rich school team that has a positive attitude, respects, and embraces individuality, cultural, religious, and racial differences with children, families, and staff.

 Core Knowledge:

· Early Childhood Development/ Emergent Curriculum/ Reggio Emilia Approach to Learning

· Office of Early Childhood child day care licensing regulations

· NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Practice

· NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct

· Observation, documentation, assessment and reporting of child progress

· Community resources and support services relevant to education and families

· Must have strong communication skills

· Must have strong written and verbal skills

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 -hour shift
• Monday to Friday