Lead Teacher

Bond Health - Lead Teacher Certified in Special Education or Early Childhood Needed in the Bronx!8am to 4pm Monday to FridayJob Description:Primary PurposeProvide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourage their social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Design and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum according to guidelines established. Review important decisions with his/her supervisor, and maintain positive relationships with families, children, and colleagues.Functions/Responsibilities:-Interact frequently, affectionately, and respectfully by smiling, touching, and holding children.-Speak in a friendly, calm, soft, courteous manner within close proximity of the child.-Respect and observe children's interests. Intervene when needed to maintain safety. Enhance children's play with language, toys and activities.-Communicate directly with each child at the child's level.-Be available and responsive to children's needs, questions, and requests.-Encourage and model social behavior and expectations which are developmentally appropriate.-Acknowledge feelings with sensitivity and demonstrate appropriate expression of emotions.-Practice positive discipline techniques in guiding children's behavior accordingly.-Be attentive, flexible and supportive of children and their families during transitions to and from classrooms.Curriculum:-Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum which reflects observations and assessments of individual children.-Design an environment which responds to children's individual developmental levels, physical and emotional needs and current interests by consulting appropriate ECE guidelines.-Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and activities which foster social skills and encourage children to think, problem solve, question, and experiment.-Plan and implement child-oriented, self-initiated activities while limiting large group, staff initiated activities.-Provide more than one option for group activity and maintain flexibility in changing planned activities, according to children's interests.-Create documentation of children's accomplishments through anecdotal notes, documentation panels and/or portfolios.Family Communication:-Respond to family comments and concerns with sensitivity, interest, and respect. Maintain confidentiality.-Communicate verbally and in writing with families daily regarding the development and specific activities of the children in their primary care.-Plan and facilitate in regular family conferences to discuss orientation, transitions, and developmental goals for their child based on appropriate assessment tools.-Share resources with families through discussions, articles, family boards, newsletters, and community contacts.Physical Environment, Health, Safety and Nutrition:-Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the location-Always supervise children. Demonstrate awareness of entire group-Know the number of children in your group and maintain accurate attendance records throughout the day.-Complete appropriate paperwork (i.e., accidents, medication etc)-Organize a variety of materials on low, open shelves for children to use independently.Qualifications:-Masters/Bachelor's Degree in ECE or related field and must agree to study plan as required by DOH & DOE.SalaryBachelor's degree: $25/hourMaster's degree: $37/hourFor more information or to schedule an interview, please contact:Howard NewmanAccount Manager, Bond Health Staffing5824 12th AvenueBrooklyn, NY, 11219Office: 1-718-302-0040 ext. 204Fax: 1-718-302-0070