Part Time Floating Mentor Certified Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Part Time Floating Mentor Certified Teacher

Job Classification (FLSA) : Non-Exempt

Supervisor : Director of C&I

The Brooklyn Kindergarten Society (BKS) is the original “born in Brooklyn.” We were founded in 1891, and for 130 years, BKS has helped provide high-quality early childhood education to working families. BKS has grown up with the borough and continues to be a leader in equitable access to early childhood education. We provide full day, year-round academic experiences and care for children ages 2-5 years old. Our curriculum is play based and marries together reading, writing, movement and music, with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) learning. Our goal is to ensure that Brooklyn’s youngest learners have an equitable first educational step.

JOB PURPOSE

The Part Time Floating Mentor Certified Teacher (Early Childhood, Preschool, Pre-K) are primarily responsible for being in charge of a classroom during a Group Teacher’s absence and in charge of the center during a Program Director’s absence. The Part Time Floating Mentor Certified Teacher will work closely with others in facilitating the planning and execution of a program to provide instruction and care for children which supports the educational, social, developmental and health needs of the group, as well as the individual child. The Part Time Floating Mentor Certified Teacher will also serve as support for full-time Group Teachers within the center.

SCOPE OF INFLUENCE

• Assist or lead teachers and / or a class of students through daily activities
• Assist or lead in operations of the center
• This is a Part Time nonexempt position with flexible hours

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Planning, Preparation + Classroom and Behavioral Management (90%)

1) CLASS™ Teacher-Child Interactions

2) Learning Environments

3) Curriculum

4) Child Assessment and Developmental Screeners

5) Meeting All Children's Needs

6) Working with Families

7) Professional Growth and Collaboration

8) Health and Safety

Other (10%)

JOB REQUIREMENTS