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Group Teachers- UPK and 3's

Sheltering Arms Children and Family Services, Inc.

Date Posted: 12/03/2017

Location: Bronx, New York

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Sheltering Arms is proud to present our 12th and largest day care, the Harriet Tubman Early Childhood Education Center in the South Bronx! This brand new, state of the art facility boasts features such as a gym, and auditorium. The Harriet Tubman Center inspires hope, encourages curiosity and learning for 150 children, ages 2-4 years old. Serving working families in the community, this center meets a growing need for high quality, affordable early education, and adds to our widely reputed Early Childhood program. Our dedicated educators guide children through hands-on learning activities and a constantly growing set of innovations, such as mental health support and exposure to the arts. Our model is informed by New York’s Common Core learning standards and the Creative Curriculum, ensuring that children gain the early literacy, math, and cognitive skills they will need to succeed in Kindergarten and beyond.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions: • Responsible for meeting with parents annually to discuss student progress • Works within the frame work of the sponsoring agency • Supervises a given group of children in all activities; including trips and outings. • Promotes the professional growth of classroom association by sharing mutual knowledge • Promotes sound parent relationships by attending and participating in group parent meetings • Maintains objectives staff relationships • Conducts regular group conferences based on daily observation of associates performance • Share records with staff members when appropriate and in line with compliance standards • Responsible for weekly progress reports • Implements effective program curriculum • Completes assessments related to curriculum (i.e. progress of the children) • Completes all administrative responsibilities in a timely manner. • Develops a sound program that meets educational goals • Uses community resources to enrich educational content • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with Master’s study plan, OR Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education + NYS Teacher Certification in Early Childhood, Birth-Grade 2 is required
Two years of prior experience working in a classroom setting with the Early Childhood population
First Aid and CPR required and re-certified as needed
Physical and PPD clearance required

Application Instructions:

Email resume and cover letter to:

Hope Gupple, Educational Director/Site Director

Hgupple@shelteringarmsny.org

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