GROUP TEACHER - Certification Required

Job Description

Job Description

Sign-on Bonus :

BKS is excited to announce a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus for any newly hired Certified Teachers !

This offer is valid May 15, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025 , bonus to be paid after successful completion of the 90 day probationary period.

Job Title : Certified Group Teacher

Job Classification (FSLA) : Non-Exempt, 37.5 Hours

Supervisor : Director

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 Group Teacher is the head of the classroom and is responsible for implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum (Creative Curriculum) as well as divvying out classroom related work to the Assistant Teacher and Teacher’s Aide. Group Teachers should be able to work collaboratively with colleagues, supervisor, and families to ensure quality education.

SCOPE OF INFLUENCE

• Assist in the direction of a class of students (maybe mixed age) through daily activities
• Communicates with families about children’s progress and work

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Planning and Program Implementation (50%)

Planning (25%)

Program Implementation (25%)

Additional Educational and non-Educational Duties (35%)

Assessment System (15%)

Supervision (10%)

Relationship Building (5%)

Promoting professional growth (5%)

Other (15%)

Qualifications