Preschool Lead Teacher

Company : Third Street Music School

Job Description - Preschool Lead Teacher

Job Title:	Lead Teacher
Department:	Preschool
Position Reports to:	Director of Preschool and Early Childhood
Schedule: Salary:	M, T, W, Th, F 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM (55 hours biweekly) $61,000 (prorated for a biweekly work schedule of 55 hours)

Position Overview
Third Street Music School is seeking Lead Teachers for our Twos, Threes, or Fours classes who will be responsible for providing the overall learning experience for preschool children, classroom management and social guidance. Our emergent, project-based curriculum is developed by our teachers through research, scaffolding curriculum based on developmental milestones, and creativity, in response to the interests of the children in the class. Preferred candidates will demonstrate skill in observing, building exciting curriculum in all developmental domains, working collaboratively with colleagues, and a passion for working with children and families in a kind, present way. The teacher will be attentive to children’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. In addition, the Lead Teacher will be caring for the physical and emotional well-being of any child in the program, and particularly their classroom. This includes diapering, assistance with potty training, wiping faces, washing hands, changing clothes as needed, assisting with self-care, negotiating play between children, and taking proactive measures to ensure a safe classroom. The Lead Teacher also works with and supports the Associate Teacher(s), substitute teachers and interns. This role will maintain continuous interaction with parents.

Responsibilities
· Adheres to Third Street’s philosophy and educational goals for children.
· Communicates appropriately with all constituencies.
· Attends and actively participate in all required staff, team, and school meetings. All meetings are in-person unless otherwise indicated by the Director.
· Attends and actively participate in all required professional development sessions. These sessions are in-person unless otherwise indicated by the Director.
· Demonstrates strong communication skills, including written, oral and listening skills.
· Communicates openly and frequently with Director regarding children, curriculum and parent interactions.
· Develops warm and trusting relationships with children, parents and caregivers.
· Creates and distributes weekly online communications, submitting each for Director’s review.
· Cultivates and promote intentional and open-ended play experiences.
· Respects and incorporates the value of intentional play, free play, and the arts.
· Perform any other preschool related duties as directed by supervisor.

Professional Expectations
· Follow all applicable policies and procedures in Third Street employee handbooks and manuals and is compliant with all applicable regulations.
· Effectively incorporate feedback and direction from supervisor.
· Uphold confidentiality, limiting discussions of children and families to constructive conversations with the Director and Associate Teacher.
· Actively contribute to building and maintaining a supportive and respectful community for the preschool and Third Street Music School as a whole.
· Reliable in attendance and arrives punctually. Contacts supervisor in advance when expecting to be absent or late.
· Prepared for each day’s activities and arranges active planning with Associate Teacher(s).
· Respectful team member and alert to all health and safety issues.

Classroom Organization and Upkeep
· Maintains a safe and engaging classroom that allows children to explore, play and create. This includes sanitizing toys and materials.
· Organizes classroom space into inspiring yet functional areas understood by children.
· Maintains all classroom furnishing and materials in a clean and orderly manner.
· Provides for constant supervision and engagement of all children during activities, both indoors and outdoors ensuring a safe environment.
· Curates classroom bulletin boards and wall displays to reflect emergent classroom interests, allowing for in-process demonstrations of student work.
· Demonstrates effective, kind and consistent classroom management strategies.
· Helps children move from one activity and location to another activity.

Early Childhood Learning and Growth
· Knowledgeable in child development and sets appropriate expectations of children in coordination with the Associate Teacher(s).
· Tracks new aspects of growth and development of children, incorporating learning goals accordingly.
· Prepares confidential reports for ongoing schools, therapists and outside agencies as requested by the school or parent in collaboration with the Director.
· Identifies potential concerns with the Director and/or Developmental Consultant before discussing concerns with parents.
· Setss and maintain expectations for each child in accordance with developmental milestones.
· Conducts parent-teacher conferences with clarity, care, sensitivity and meaningful information.
· Supports children in their efforts to build independence, resilience and confidence.
· Encourages children to engage in all areas of the classroom.

Curricular Expectations
· Generates curriculum that is developmentally attuned, interactive and grounded in children’s interests as well as their everyday experience, sparking the potential for new learning.
· Plans daily activities jointly with the Associate Teacher(s) to reflect curriculum initiatives and developmental guidelines, while integrating music and movement.
· Allows and encourages in-depth exploration of materials.
· Encourages creative expression, intellectual curiosity and skill development.
· Uses available community resources for classroom enrichment.

Communication
· Warm, generous and responsive to young children.
· Friendly and respectful with parents and colleagues.
· Works well collaboratively.
· Extends and facilitates positive interaction among students.

Qualifications
· Master’s degree in early childhood education, or otherwise meets study plan qualifications provided by the DOH/MH.
· New York State Certified or actively pursuing certification or has reciprocity from another state.
· Two years’ experience as a Lead Teacher with three professional references.
· Two years’ experience working in an early childhood setting or similar position.
· Completes all training and certification demands required by New York City Department of Health and Hygiene.
· Follows all applicable policies and procedures in Third Street employee handbooks and manuals, and is familiar and compliant with all applicable regulations.
· Clearance of a background check.

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND: As the nation’s longest-running community music school, Third Street Music School has been transforming lives through the arts for 132 years. In 1894, Third Street was founded by Emilie Wagner, an arts education pioneer who made music education the cornerstone of a settlement house that welcomed immigrants to NYC and provided families with housing support, food, and medical care alongside arts enrichment. Today, Third Street is committed to leveraging arts education to empower youth to reach their fullest potential and unite the diverse communities of NYC. Third Street serves 5,000+ students annually, enriching their lives and communities.
Third Street’s core programs include: 1) music and dance instruction for people of all ages, offered seven days a week; 2) public school, public housing, and community partnerships (Third Street Partners) providing instruction in 30+ underserved schools and community centers; 3) a music-infused preschool for students 6 months to five years; and 4) a performance program with over 250 live and virtual concerts annually for more than 10,000 audience members at Third Street and celebrated venues across NYC.
Our Commitment to diversity embraces a collegial Third Street community in which faculty and staff of every racial identity feel a sense of belonging, feel supported and valued in their work without feeling tokenized.

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Third Street Music School

Third Street Music School is the longest-running community music school in the United States. Founded in 1894, it is at 235 East 11th Street, New York City. Third Street has three main programs: a music & dance school, a music-infused Preschool, and a public school partners program.

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