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Position Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Certified Teacher - Fulltime - Monday - Friday- (certification K- Birth required).
In this role, the successful candidate Under the supervision of the Education Director of the Center, the certified teachers shall be responsible for working within the framework of Sunset Park Health Council, DOE, DOHMH, NAEYC, and Qualit11pt;">1. Arrives on time
Reliable in attendance
Responsible in job duties
Good grooming and appropriate attire
Alert in health and safety matter
Follows center’s philosophy and policies
Opens to new ideas
Flexible with assignments and schedule
Comes to work with a positive attitude
Looks for ways to improve the program
Gives ample notice for absences
Remains calm in a tense situation
Quickly and effectively deals with unexpected
situations and problems
Ensures all required paper work are done and / or due on time
Careful to keep information about children and families confidential
Attends and actively participates in staff meetings
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Inspects children for signs of illness or injury upon arrival
Inspects outdoor and indoor play areas prior to play
Follows the hand washing procedures accordingly
Follows the “When to Wash Hands” policies as posted in the classroom
Follows the diaper changing / potty procedures for children accordingly and as needed
Uses the “Germ Box” effectively
Uses bleach solutions to clean toys and surfaces as required
Notifies parents and director when children are sick or get hurt
Files incident or accident reports accordingly and as needed
Inspects fire exits and extinguishers regularly
Feeds children according to their individual needs, family input, and CACFP guidelines
Puts infants to sleep according to their individual schedules and takes care of infants upon awakening; every effort to prevent SIDS is made.
Skills With Children
Always attends to children’s needs before everything else
Supervises children closely and effectively throughout the day
Uses a modulated, appropriate voice
Knows and shows respect for individuals
Is aware of developmental levels / changes
Encourages independence/self help
Promotes self-esteem in communications
Ability to work with children who are acting out
Avoids stereotyping and labeling
Reinforces positive behavior
Has a clear and fair discipline procedure
Ability to set appropriate limits
Ability to make appropriate written documentation and
referrals when needed
Helps develop language by responding to sounds infants make or words children say; sings, talks throughout the day and interacts verbally during routines such as diaper changing, hand washing, etc.
Does not speak about the child in front of him/ her
Skills With Parents
Greets parents and children in a positive manner as they enter the classroom
Available and approachable with parents
Listens and responds well to parents
Is tactful with negative information
Maintains confidentiality
Makes every effort toward positive parent relationships
Takes an active role in encouraging parent participation
Holds parents conferences on schedule
Planning And Skills With Classes/Group
Creates an inviting learning environment
Turns in lesson plans and children’s observations in a timely fashion
Lessons plans support all areas of development and reflect children’s interests
Plans are carried out in the classroom
Provides developmentally appropriate activities
Develops plans based on goals from observations/curriculum
Provides suitable materials for all activities
Provides plenty of child-directed activities throughout the day
Provides an appropriate role model
Anticipates problems and redirects
Is flexible, responsive to child interests
Is prepared for day’s activities
Follows the daily schedule and provides outdoor playtime for children twice a day when weather permitting
Handles transitions well
Skills With Co-worker
Is friendly and respectful with others
Strives to assume a fair share of work
Offers, shares ideas and materials
Communicates directly, avoids gossip
Approaches criticism with learning attitude
Is willing to help others and steps outside normal job perimeters when necessary
SUPERVISION
Seeks and asks for help if needed
Communicates directly with supervisor
Stays open to constructive criticism and suggestions
Ability to implement suggestions
Readily accepts and responds to supervisory inputs accordingly
ATTITUDE AND EFFORT TOWARD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Takes job seriously, seeks skill improvement
Participate in workshops, classes, groups
Sets goals for self in professional development
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify you must have a BS in Early Childhood Education, Education, or related field
Initial NYS Teacher Certification
Two years relevant experience
Health and Safety Trainings
Warm, caring and outgoing personality
Ability to work well with others
Able to create and maintain positive relationships with children, parents and staff..
Required Licenses: Teacher Certificate-NYS
Preferred Qualifications
Masters in Early Childhood Education, Education, or related field
And Permanent NYS Teacher Certification
Bilingual
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone's network provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $60,999.99 - $68,652.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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