Head Teacher- UPK

Supervisor: Education Director

Overview: University Settlement is one of New York City's most dynamic social justice institutions, with an impressive legacy as the first settlement house in the nation. For 130 years, University Settlement has been an anchor in the low-income and immigrant communities where we work, offering pioneering programs in early childhood care and education, youth development, eviction prevention, literacy, theater and visual arts, senior services, and mental health. Each year, we engage over 40,000 New Yorkers through our network of 32 sites in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Our mission is to empower residents by building on their strengths through comprehensive, quality services that meet the current needs of the community; innovation that anticipates future needs; and advocacy to improve the community as a whole.

Children's Corner is located at 565 Livonia Ave in East New York, Brooklyn serve children from 2 years to 5 years using the "Dual Model" for serving Head Start and Child Care eligible children and their families. Following Head Start Performance Standards the program aims at providing comprehensive early childhood care and education including health, nutrition, mental health and school readiness curricula and measurements to address achievement gaps. Family services are fully integrated into each aspect of the program to ensure full participations from families. The two centers are funded through an Early Learn award from NYC Administration for Children Services and Private Foundations.

Responsibilities:

Implement curriculum to provide positive learning experiences for children
Supervise Assistant Teacher, Teacher's Aide and volunteers/interns
Plan and conduct daily classroom plans, maintain observation logs & other documentation
Attend and participate in staff meetings and Staff Development training/workshops
Participate in planning and implementation of field trips
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, Home Visits 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