WHEDco·New York
The Teacher (Floater) supports classrooms by covering staff absences, assisting with lesson plans, and ensuring a safe learning environment for children. They collaborate with the Education Director and instructional teams to meet program goals and participate in staff development and home visits.
Meet with the Education Director every morning to discuss the day’s objectives. Review each classroom’s lesson plans for the week in the beginning of the week. Follow the lesson plan whenever substituting for a Lead Teacher. Become proficient in the Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG) children’s assessment platform. Assist the Education Director in maintaining a safe, clean, learning environment, and assures the well-being and safety of children in her/his/their care. Participate in staff development sessions, teacher planning meetings, and all Center meetings. Collaborates with the Secretary and Family Services Team whenever possible. Participates in home visits in collaboration with the instructional teams. Remains up to date on the latest research and best practices in early childhood education. Additional duties assigned by the Center Director or Education Director. QualificationsQualifications: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field and current NY certification in early childhood education; or a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and two years of experience in an early childhood program; or a written study plan approved by an accredited college or university. Master’s degree in early childhood education with current NY certification preferred. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communications skills. Proven ability to read, write, and speak clearly in English required; fluency in a language common among participant families is a plus. Familiarity with and a commitment to the Creative Curriculum and the Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG) children’s assessment platform, strongly preferred. Satisfactory completion of medical examinations as well as other required pre-employment screenings. Must be able to carry and lift up to 30 pounds as well as the ability to conduct home visits using public transportation which involves climbing stairs. Previous work experience in low-income communities preferred. After 60 days of employment, Center Staff working 15 hours or more per week are represented by Local 95, DC 37, AFSCME, and are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. WHEDco affords all qualified applicants equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, or any other category protected by law. WHEDco follows the requirements of the New York Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest. WHEDco is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field, with current NY certification preferred. The role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to lift up to 30 pounds, and a commitment to early childhood development best practices.
Market context
In New York, classroom teacher roles are typically shaped by steady school staffing needs and competition for educators who can demonstrate strong instruction and classroom leadership. This role is competitive because it calls for advanced chess knowledge, proven teaching experience, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while supporting student success. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to show concrete teaching results and leadership examples.