We are seeking a creative and passionate teacher for our Early Childhood program. The candidate should have the following attributes:
• Have enthusiasm to teach young children
• Ability to create a loving, nurturing and warm learning environment
• Knowledge and skills to plan lessons to teach young children the core content in order to meet New York State Next Generation Learning Standards
• Understand the basics of motor development, the different ways children learn and early language and literacy development
• Good organizational and classroom management skills
• Ability to develop a child centered classroom where children learn through play and exploration
• Responsible for child and classroom assessment activities including recordkeeping, child observations and portfolio development
• Ability to communicate with parents, work collaboratively with colleagues and possess good interpersonal skills
Qualifications
• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood/ Elementary Education and in the process of obtaining a Master's Degree
• Experience working with children under the age of six in an Early Childhood setting
• Possess or be on track to obtain one of the following New York State teaching certificates:
• Early Childhood (Birth - Gr. 2)
• Common Branch (N-6)
• Students with Disabilities (Birth - Gr. 2)