Grand St Settlement Inc.·New York
The teacher will collaborate with a co-teacher to manage a preschool classroom, implementing daily lesson plans and fostering positive relationships with families. They are responsible for monitoring child outcomes, maintaining accurate records, and coordinating services to meet the developmental needs of children.
Teacher DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood LOCATION: 300 Delancey Street REPORTS TO: Early Childhood Director SALARY: Range: $63,653-77,269- As per the union contract/great benefits DATE: January 2025 SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8 am-3:30 pm, or 10:30 am-6 pm. The schedule may vary due to program needs.
This position serves as a teacher for a preschool classroom with a direct focus on children 3 to 4 years of age. The teacher will work collaboratively with one other teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom with a total of 15-18 children. The teacher also works with a team of other teachers and family members to implement the curriculum to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities.
The teacher will ultimately be evaluated on a combination of skills, dispositions and behaviors, some of which are related to the specific service area of this position and others that represent general expectations of all our program employees. The teacher will demonstrate competency to perform functions that include:
Uses knowledge of the principles of child growth and development to work with children, collaborate with related service areas, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
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Develop an individual plan for each child, including goal setting based on identified needs and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established child outcomes
Implement daily lesson plans in response to children’s needs and interests, incorporating observations, anecdotal record keeping, knowledge of early childhood development, and the key experiences
4. Family Partnerships: Establish positive and productive relationships with families, focusing on a relationship of trust and rapport
Share pertinent information with the family advocate, ensuring coordinated services to meet the needs of individual children and families. Participate in case conferences as appropriate
Gather and maintain individual, family and classroom data for documentation, on-going assessment, evaluation and recording keeping for successful individual and program planning
Analyze child outcomes on classroom basis twice yearly, consult with education coordinator and adjust curriculum planning and implementation as needed
Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact (at least one (1) professional reference should be from a former supervisor). Please click on the link provided below, or use the link in a search bar, and apply online through our career center.
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Equal opportunity employer (Eoe)
Market context
New York teacher openings are often shaped by certification needs and district staffing demand, especially in special education and elementary settings. This role is competitive because candidates need a bachelor’s degree, New York State certification, and the physical and travel flexibility to support multiple service locations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification area and special education extension before applying.