EHS Teacher

POSITION:
EHS Teacher (Full Time)

DEPARTMENT:
Early Childhood Services

LOCATION: The Rose Center;
80 Pitt St., New York, NY 10002

REPORTS TO:
Center Director

SALARY:
$33, $38,693.21

JOB SUMMARY:
Assist Lead Teacher in planning and supervisingservices for a classroom of eight children using the identified curriculum and best practices in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards, Department of Health (Article 47), and other relevant regulations.

Education, Experience And Skill Requirements

• Preferred AA in Early Childhood Education; or
• High school diploma and Infant and Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential, and have been trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development, and a study plan leading to an associate's degree in early childhood education within seven years
• Experience working with families and children aged newborn to three and their families
• Ability to work with children and families with special developmental, social or cultural needs
• Ability to maintain written records and manage time to ensure the completion of assigned work
• Ability to work collaboratively and provide leadership
• Ability to lift 35 pounds easily and regularly
• Bilingual English/ Chinese or Spanish strongly preferred

Pre-employment Requirements

• Successfully clear; NYS DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry Clearance, Sex Offender Registry Clearance, three (3) reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, Tdap, MMR, varicella (fees may apply).
• Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start performance standards.
• Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency's policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect.
• Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive infectious diseases certificate within the first year of employment.
• Meets all health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assisting in the maintenance of a safe and sanitary environment in accordance with EHS and DOHMH regulations, including regular visual inspection of equipment and areas accessible to children.
• Assisting and supporting staff in the planning and implementation of programming that takes into the