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Group/Lead Teachers (2k,3K, Pre-k)

Fort Greene Council Inc
Date Posted: 03/06/2025
Location: brooklyn, New York
Salary/Wage: $60,000 - $70,000 a year ($60,000 for Bachelor (ECE) without NYS certification, $65,000 with Master (ECE) w/o certifications, $70,000 with certification (birth to 2nd grade), and MASTERS)
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Description:

We are currently seeking dedicated and passionate Group Teachers to join our team and educate our young learners. Our program is designed around a creative curriculum that encourages exploration, curiosity, and a love for learning. We aim to foster a nurturing and engaging environment where children can thrive and develop their skills. Ideal candidates will have experience working with young children, a strong commitment to their development, and the ability to implement innovative teaching strategies. If you are excited about inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

  • Plans, organizes, and executes daycare curriculum, lesson plans, procedures, and documents accordingly.
  • Implement a curriculum to provide positive learning experiences for children.
  • Supervisor Assistant Teacher, Teachers Aide and volunteers
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings and staff Development training/workshops
  • Participate in the planning and implementation of field trips.
  • Maintain a cooperative, professional relationship with all staff, parent/guardians, funding sources and volunteers/trainees.
  • Prepare and conduct in parent-teacher conferences.
  • Implements good safety practices in and outside of the classroom
  • Conduct bimonthly written observations of children and communicate any concern to the Director.
  • Assess the developmental needs of the children in a timely basis and plan activities to meet their individual needs.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

Possess (or be on track to hold by September 1, 2025) one of the following:

 Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 2) certification

Nursery, Kindergarten and Grades1-6 (N-6)

Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 6 (P- 6)

Paid or Volunteer Experience with children (2-5 years old)

At time of hire, if minimum qualifications are not met, an educational plan must be implemented and act to remain employed. Must be in good physical and mental health. Must have the ability to lift 40 or more pounds. Able to sit on the floor, bend down, and pick up children throughout the course of an eight-hour

Study Plan (Not Yet Certified)

Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or a child-related field (Child Psychology, Child Development, Special Education, Students with Disabilities (B-2); or General Education)

Hold an Associate’s degree with a commitment to obtain NY State Early Childhood teacher certification within seven years of employment.

Minimum Education Level: Associate's Degree
Preferred Education Level: NYS Teacher Certification

Application Instructions:

Please apply on our website at www.fortgreenecouncil.org or send your resume to sarthurton@fortgreenecouncil.org.


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