Head Start Group Teacher

Committee for Early Childhood Development Head Start

Head Start Group Teacher

Committee for Early Childhood Development Head Start has an opening for a Group Teacher in a 3-4 year old mixed aged classroom.

*Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.

*Must be working towards a Master's degree or be willing to sign a letter of commitment agreeing to complete graduate school in 3 years.

* A minimum of two years’ experience working in a preschool setting, with children ages 3-5 is preferred.

* Should have some knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices. Knowledge of early childhood special education is a plus.

*Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards is a plus.

* Familiarity with the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold is a plus.

* Must possess strong supervisory skills.

* Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to relate to both children and adults.

* Must be able to read and write English.

* Must possess exceptional organizational skills

* Must be computer-literate.

* Must be in good physical and emotional health.

* Must complete screenings from the NYC Department of Investigation ($101.75) and the NYS Central Registry ($25.00). All fees are the sole responsibility of the applicant.

* Must have had Child Abuse Training within the last two years, or complete on-line training if hired.

* Applicants who speak Spanish, French/Creole, Urdu or African dialects will be strongly considered.

* Assist team members and volunteers in maintaining an orderly, safe and attractive classroom.

* Complete and submit all required paperwork and documentation as scheduled

* Conduct Parent/Teacher Conferences and Home Visits.

* Delegate and assign tasks as described in the job descriptions and program policies.

* Encourage parents to be active participants in their child's education.

* Ensure that all classroom activities are developmentally appropriate and carried out on a daily basis, according to CECD program philosophies, policies and procedures and Head Start Program Performance Standards.

* Ensure that children are involved in the planning and preparation of nutritious cooking activities once a month

* Exercise control and maintain classroom discipline.

* Handle emergency situations as designated by program policies and procedures.

* Maintain, with team members and parents, an approach to guidance that is within the Head Start Program Performance Standards and C.E.C.D. Head Start policy to ensure that children are taught, disciplined and supervised in a consistent manner.

* Provide a setting that meets the individual needs of children, assess each child's developmental needs and write individual lesson plans once a month.

Salary: $45,282.00 – 79,784.00 annually with benefits, depending on credentials.

* NOTE: We are a 12-month program. We DO NOT follow the traditional DOE calendar or schedule.

Committee for Early Childhood Development Head Start is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits that are available to eligible employees include:

Health Insurance

Dental Coverage

Basic Life Insurance

Supplemental Insurance Referral

Long-Term & Short-Term Disability

Employer-paid Pension Plan (paid by employer)

403(b) Voluntary Pension

12 Paid Holidays

Paid Day Off for Employee’s Birthday

20 Vacation Days (increases to 23 after 7 years of service)

12 Sick/Personal Days per Year (can be accrued)

Paid Half-Day for Bi-annual Medical

Workers' Compensation

Parental/Family Medical Leave

Personal Leave

Educational Leave

Bereavement Leave

Jury/Witness Duty Leave

Employee Wellness Program

Revised 8/31/26

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,282.00 - $79,784.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• preschool: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)
• Haitian Creole (Preferred)
• Urdu (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NYS Initial Certificate in ECE (Preferred)
• NYS Professional Certificate in ECE (Preferred)

Work Location: In person