What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Teacher position at US Main?
Develop lesson plans using the NYC Department of Education Common Core curriculum frameworkLead classroom activities and supervise the planning and execution of educational experiences for childrenCommunicate with parents regarding each child’s progress and present curriculum information at parent meetingsSupervise assistant teachers, substitute teachers, and volunteersCreate classroom materials, maintain class records, and manage student filesInput and analyze student data on agency and curricular platformsMaintain classroom portfolios per National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) requirementsAdapt classroom practices to meet the needs of individual children, including those with special needsSupervise indoor and outdoor activities, ensuring positive guidance and safetyCollaborate with community resources to enrich program contentImplement classroom activities and educational practices that support readiness for future learning experiencesMaintain strong relationships with parents, families, colleagues, and administratorsConduct quality observations and assessments to inform programming decisionsRequirementsBachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field with a valid NYSED teaching certificationOR Associate’s degree in a relevant field with additional experience as required by SACC licensureMinimum of 1 year of teaching experience with young children
