Teacher Floater

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.
  

We are in search of new talent in the following position…

Position: Teacher Floater

The Teacher Floater implements instruction based on The Creative Curriculum and Prekindergarten Performance Standards, NYC aligned with children’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objective. Adhere to the professional standards recommended by the National Association for the Education of Young Children to maintain accreditation.

Bronx Early Learning Center is a vibrant and nurturing special education preschool. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/belc

Location: 1887 Bathgate Ave, Bronx NY 10457

Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid personal leave, and much more. Staff at the BELC also enjoy a convenient weekday schedule (Monday to Friday) that follows a school calendar.

Minimum Qualifications:

M.S. in Special Education. New York State teacher certification in Special Education K-12 (prior to February 2004) or initial or professional certification in Students with Disabilities, Birth-Grade 2.

Teacher Floater Principal Responsibilities:

1. Substitutes for classroom teacher as assigned by education director or designee.
2. Implement The Creative Curriculum and ensure that the National Association for the Education of Young Children standards are reflected in classroom instruction.
3. Follow and implement existing lesson plans prepared by the permanent classroom teacher.
4. Prepare weekly lesson plans following The Creative Curriculum format if placed in the same classroom for more than a week.
5. Supervise the activities and assignment of the teacher assistants with individual children or groups of children in classroom.
6. Follow teacher job description if assigned to the same classroom for more than one week.
7. Assess individual students using assessment tools used by program.
8. Implement the policies and procedures contained in the Early Learning Center manuals.
9. Supervises staff as assigned.
10. Perform other related duties as requested.

To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/about 

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.  Apply today!