The Salvation Army

Christian social services nonprofit

Group Teacher

Early Childhood EducationPosted on Nov 5

Full-timeBronx, NY, USA$20.09 - $40.37In-person

About the Job

Requirements

Meet the requirements set by the New York State Department of Health, Department of Education, and The Salvation Army for the daycare center.
Have New York State Early Childhood Certification Birth–2 or be on a study plan toward certification.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel, New York City Department of Education online platforms, and Teaching Strategies.

Responsibilities

Supervise children at all times according to Department of Health and Department of Education regulations to facilitate safety and optimal program functioning.
Plan and execute a classroom program that meets the educational, social, developmental, and health needs of the group and each child.
Develop educational goals appropriate to each child's age and developmental level.
Keep classroom furniture, equipment, and materials accessible and in good condition.
Assist the Educational Director in promoting the professional growth and development of classroom associates.
Keep accurate and up-to-date written records of children's progress according to Department of Education, Department of Health, and Salvation Army policy.
Regularly communicate each child's progress to parents, caregivers, and relevant center staff.
Maintain working relationships with parents, caregivers, and Salvation Army colleagues.
Conduct parent conferences.
Participate in staff meetings, mandatory training, and professional development opportunities.
Participate in recruitment activities to increase enrollment in the centers.
When necessary and appropriate, fulfill administrative functions in the absence of the Educational Director.

Overview

Under the supervision of the Educational Director, the group teacher shall be responsible for working within the framework of The Salvation Army and carrying out its functions, policies and procedures, observing the schedules in the center and adhering to its established personnel policies and practices.

Responsibilities

Appropriately supervise children at all times according to DOH and DOE regulations to facilitate safety and optimal program functioning.
Plan and execute a program within the classroom that meets the educational, social, developmental and health needs of the group and the individual child.
Develop educational goals appropriate to the age and developmental level of each child.
Take responsibility for keeping classroom furniture, equipment and materials accessible and in good condition.
Assist the Educational Director in promoting the professional growth and development of classroom associates.
Keep accurate and up to date written records on children’s progress according to DOE, DOH and Salvation Army policy.
Regularly communicate child’s progress to parents, caregivers and relevant center staff.
Maintain good working relationships with parents/caregivers and Salvation Army colleagues.
Conduct parent conferences.
Participate in staff meetings, mandatory trainings, and professional development opportunities.
Participate in recruitment activities to increase enrollment in the centers.
If necessary and appropriate, fulfill administrative functions in the absence of the Educational Director.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), NYC Department of Education online platforms, and Teaching Strategies.
Other duties as assigned, consistent with the above and according to programmatic need.

Qualifications

The group teacher shall meet the requirements set by the NYS DOH, DOE and The Salvation Army for the day care center in which he/she will be employed.
A Group Teacher must have a NYS Early Childhood Certification Birth-2 or be on a study plan towards certification.

Compensation: 20.09 to 40.37 (USD)

About the Company

The Salvation Army

Christian social services nonprofit

The Salvation Army is an international Christian nonprofit delivering social services through regional territories. The organization provides emergency assistance, shelters, rehabilitation, youth programs, disaster response, community services, worship, and thrift retail. It serves individuals and families in need, donors, volunteers, congregations, and communities across its service territories. Its operating model centers on locally delivered programs supported by territorial leadership, fundraising, retail operations, logistics, facilities, and administration. Teams work across social services, counseling, retail, logistics, fundraising, ministry, facilities, finance, and community programs. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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