3K Lead Teacher

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual within the early childhood profession.

Qualifications:

An associate or baccalaureate degree in early childhood education or a related field of study approved by the Department and two years of supervised and documented relevant experience in a pre-school program if currently employed in a permitted child care program.

3K Lead Teacher Description

· Under the direction and supervision of the Educational Director, plan, implement and evaluate the curriculum in accordance with the purpose and philosophy of Young Risers Childhood Program.

· Take part as ‘Acting Director’ in the absence of the Educational Director.

· Set up and maintain an appropriate classroom environment (the third teacher) for younger children within the Reggio Approach

· Attempt to meet the needs of each child.

· Keep up-to-date developmental records of the children in the class.

· Report to parents about the children's progress

· Plan and lead two parent-teacher conferences during the school year.

· Provide written guidelines for substitute teachers.

· Give guidance and direction to teacher assistants and volunteers.

· Be aware of and comply with all personnel policies and NYCDOHMH Article 47.

· Attend staff meetings and functions of the Early Childhood Program.

· Take part in professional growth activities.

· Review and help carry out fire, tornado, and disaster drills.

· Fill out accident forms as needed and deliver them to the Ed. Director and parents to be signed and filed.

· Assist with sanitizing toys, cleaning of restrooms, tables, kitchen area, and the Preschool classroom area.

· Assist with the breakdown and set-up of the school room when needed.

· Supervise bathroom use and appropriate hand washing especially before consumption of food of all preschoolers.Company Description

Young Risers is a private Early Childhood Program in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. We follow an emergent curriculum deriving from the Reggio Approach. We implement curriculums and materials in the classroom that expand and contextualize children's interests, keeping our children engaged in activities that encourage inspirational approaches and conversations. Visit us at

Full-time