Lead Teacher (UNCERTIFIED OR CERTIFIED)

Bedford Stuyvesant Early Childhood Development Center ( BSECDC ) has been " Rooted in the Community since 1966."  A federally funded Head Start program whose mission is to provide high quality, comprehensive early education and family engagement services to families and their children ages 2 to 5 years old.

BSECDC embraces a holistic strength-based approach to meet the needs of our earliest learners and their families within the Bedford-Stuyvesant community.   POSITION / JOB TITLE :

• Lead Teacher (UNCERTIFIED OR CERTIFIED) STATUS :                                   Full-Time / Non-Exempt REPORTS TO :                          Education Site Manager SALARY RANGE :                      $68,652    JOB SUMMARY : The Lead Teacher supports BSECDC's mission to make a difference in the lives of children, their families, and communities through the delivery of high-quality early education and child development services that promote children's school readiness through growth and development across all developmental domains.

The Lead Teacher adheres to all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as BSECDC program policies, procedures, and administrative guidance.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

BENEFITS :

Ability to pass Comprehensive Background Clearance through Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Indentogo Department of Education Fingerprinting Screening NYS Central Registry Sex Offender Registry Clearance SEL check Full physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, tdap, MMR (fees may apply) If hired, Bedford Stuyvesant Early Childhood Development Center requires all potential employees to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccinate     It is the policy of BSECDC to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), or prior record of arrest or convictions (except as provided by law), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation, as required by civil rights law.         ] Another way to say this might be something like, "Recognize and respect the uniqueness and potential of all children, families, and staff; treat their cultures and beliefs with courtesy, respect, acceptance, patience, and empathy," and the idea might be covered in some of the bullets above so this could be removed.     Consider adding these physical requirements.