RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide high-quality early learning program that incorporates evidence-based curriculum and instructional activities • Provide early learning experiences in social-emotional, literacy, language, mathematics, sciences, social studies, physical education, fine arts, foreign language development, and other subject matter suited to the needs of children • Develop and implement individual educational plans for children, which supports their development socially, intellectually, linguistically, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development • Establish a developmentally appropriate classroom environment favorable to the development and personal growth of children • Provide ongoing observation and authentic assessment of children and maintain documentation of each child's progress and growth • Regularly meet with teaching team and the Education Director to review classroom and child data, develop action plans, and support goal achievement through active collaboration • Collaborate with the family engagement specialist and other FirstStepNYC personnel to promote individual children's goals relating to communication skills, health habits, physical skills, development of self-awareness, and early literacy • Work with parents directly and as a member of an interdisciplinary team; develop activities for parents that promote parent participation and involvement in education activities for their children • Facilitate reflective supervision, as both a participant and through utilization in managing classroom staff and volunteers • Attend and participate in all scheduled trainings, engage in coaching cycles with master teacher, and develop individual plans for own professional development • Implement all programming requirements in adherence to all performance outcome standards as prescribed by the multiple funding and model requirements • Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment; conduct daily health and environment checks; ensure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored • Perform other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: • Associates or Bachelors Degree in early childhood education or an early childhood related field • Knowledge of principles and practices of early childhood education and family involvement • Early childhood program and/or policy experience • Ability to utilize and provide reflective supervision • Ability to communicate in a manner that demonstrates and fosters cooperation, respect, concern and openness to change • Advanced command of the English language and grammar, both verbal and written • Ability to meet deadlines, stay well organized and work under pressure. Ability to prioritize • Experience working successfully in multi-cultural environments serving vulnerable or underserved populations • Proficiency in multiple software applications, including most Microsoft Office products. • Commitment to the mission and programs of SCO Family of Services • Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families • Team player