This position has been filled.

Early Childhood Education Teacher

Hunts Point Alliance for Children

Date Posted: 11/11/2021

Location: Bronx, New York

Salary/Wage:

Job Type:

Work Arrangement:

Description:

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Teacher takes an active role in the day-to-day operations of the entire ECE program spectrum through planning, teaching, and communicating with staff members, children, and families.

The ECE Teacher will lead instruction for both a morning class, Family School Skills, and an after school program, Literacy through Science, at a local partner school. Family School Skills is a twice weekly program for children 0-4 and their caregivers that focuses on pre-literacy and emotional development. The Literacy through Science program is for children in kindergarten and first grade, that aims to improve students reading, writing, and listening skills through sensory activities while increasing curiosity in the world through science.

Responsibilities:

Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood pedagogy and trends in the field;
Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for the child's background by incorporating cultural, linguistic and familial values / beliefs into programming;
Adapt and develop weekly lesson plans and implement age-appropriate curriculum and activities which aim to nurture and stimulate all domains of children’s development;
Lead instruction Family School Skills programming and support other 0-4 program offerings;
Lead Literacy through Science after school program in accordance with HPAC programmatic goals and mission
Participate and lead community literacy events as assigned, including book distributions and other events.
Work with team to recruit for all ECE programs to fulfill enrollment goals
Provide and assure a healthy, safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate environment for children that reflects children’s learning and growth
Assist with conducting developmental assessments and annual evaluations
Maintain all requested data and report family changes in schedules and excessive absences to administration in a timely manner
In virtual settings, assist with technical support during remote programming sessions on Zoom
Must be able to collaborate and communicate professionally with staff, HPAC Alliance members, and local families at all times
In accordance with our "team" philosophy, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed in this job description as assigned by the ECE Manager or Director of Programs

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education with at least one year of relevant experience; Bachelor's Degree in related field with at least 3 years direct early childhood teaching experience; or a CDA with 7 years early childhood experience.
Possess a warm and nurturing disposition with children
Good communication, problem-solving, and priority setting skills
Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish, Creole, Arabic, or French preferred.
Database management experience with Salesforce (a plus)
Ability to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs
Ability to work some weekends.

Application Instructions:

If you are interested in any of the positions listed above, please email Shauna Frederick at Shauna.Frederick@cuny.edu, please include either you resume to be shared with the employer or your permission to share the resume we have on file in the Network.

Additional Information:

This role requires in-person work in community and after-school settings and requires proof of vaccination.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Select your regional Career Development Center

We now have Career Development Centers in all 10 economic development regions of New York State. Select the county you most often work, or plan to work in to help us match you with your regional team. We'll remember your selection for the next time you visit.