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Head Teacher - Early Childhood Center - Headstart
Posted on May 25, 2026
- New York, United States of America
- 30.0 - 37.0 USD (hourly)
- Full Time
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University Settlement partners with 40,000+ New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn every year to build on our collective strengths as we achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For nearly 140 years, we’ve fought poverty and systemic inequality by building highly effective social services in collaboration with our neighbors. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, and creating space for responsive cooperation.
Joining with our neighbors to make stable foundations where people of all ages can grow and pursue their dreams, we build community strength. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equality, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, youth development, healthy aging, mental health and wellness, English classes for adult immigrants, community centers, and the arts.
Responsibilities:
- Implement curriculum to provide positive learning experiences for children
- Plan and conduct daily classroom plans, maintain observation logs & other documentation
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and Staff Development training/workshops
- Assess the developmental needs of the children on a timely basis and plan activities to meet their individual needs
- Work with Education Director to ensure equipment and supplies are in good condition
- Participate in Parent Orientation and Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Assist with implementation of the program evaluation process
- Plan and use community resources that enrich the educational content of the program
- Promote sound parent relationships
- Work with children with special needs, attend case conferences and follow-up services
- Maintain good working relationships with supervisors and peers
- Work with supervisor in completing annual job performance evaluation of self and staff
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or other related field required
- Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
- One year teaching experience working with children (age 2-5)
- Must have initial ECE certification (birth-2) or valid New York State Permanent Certification or have an approved study plan working toward certification
Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, 35 hours per week
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team that will contribute to our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
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