School Age Lead Teacher

Summary: Responsible for planning, preparing and implementing daily program of age appropriate fun and educational activities as they relate to children enrolled in program by performing the following duties:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Writing Daily lesson plans, modeling High Scope curriculum and implementing the teaching pyramid to fidelity.*
• Use assessments and observations as set forth by NYS accreditation standards.*
• Attend and participate in meetings, in-services and workshops offered at RCN and other institutes.*
• Support and enforce classroom and center policies.*
• Ensure safety of Children through close supervision of activities; Foster adherence of safety rules and policies when children are going to and from school or field trips.*
• Maintains all required attendance, Child and Adult Care Food Program, New York State Office of Children and Family Services and other RCN required paperwork to fidelity.*
• Maintain files program-wide on each child to include developmental progress, documented behavior problems and any other pertinent information.*
• Demonstrate willingness to expand knowledge of teaching skills, learning styles, and other information that will enhance level of support and care to children enrolled in program and their parents.*
• Request equipment, curriculum materials and supplies for use in the classroom. Respect the use and care of materials and equipment.*
• Adhere to and have knowledge of OCFS regulations; ratio, incident reports,
• Follow the end of day closing procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times regarding child(ren) and family communications.*
• Assist with special needs of children as required per IEP and behavioral plans.
• Follow the pyramid model of challenging behaviors to fidelity at all times.*
• Assists in the maintenance of all student emergency contact information used in classrooms for field trips and emergency drills.*
• Implement the use of PATHS curriculum for social and emotional development weekly.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

*Essential duties

Qualification/Experience:

To be qualified as a group teacher for a school age class, a person must possess either: (i) an Associate’s degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field, or (ii) a School-age Child Care Credential, or other Office-recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period; and one year of experience working with children less than 13 years of age; or (iii) a High School Diploma or its equivalent; and two years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person