PKA/PK3 TEACHER
Company: Jewish Community Center Of Staten Island
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description JOB SUMMARY To provide a safe,
nurturing and stimulating environment in which the children can
grow physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually using the
educational philosophies and goals of the program as guidelines.
WHAT YOU’LL DO Develop a daily routine consistent with the needs of
the children. Provide and ensure appropriate and sensitive
interaction with the children at all times. Provide and ensure
appropriate supervision of the children at all times. Provide and
ensure appropriate language and positive methods of disciplinary
intervention as defined by our staff policy. Ensure that the
Department of Health, Bureau of Day Care regulations are followed.
Prepare and maintain a safe clean, and well-organized learning
environment. Supervise teacher assistant (and substitutes) ensuring
that all appropriate policies and guidelines are followed Submit
weekly and monthly lesson plans in approved format to
Director/Coordinator. The plans should reflect the Department of
Education’s required curriculum and NYS standards These plans
should be aligned with the program’s educational philosophy, the
children’s interests, and group and individual learning goals.
Provide and implement well planned daily activities that encompass
using a multitude of learning opportunities in all centers of the
classroom. Assess children’s learning through planned portfolios,
written assessments, and informal and formal observations utilizing
Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold. Maintain all
records, files and paperwork. Prepare classroom newsletters. Assist
in planning school wide events and PBIS guidelines. Establish and
maintain professional communication with parents keeping them
informed of their child’s progress, activities, and needs.
Conference with parents three times yearly, or as needed, and
provide written assessments of their child’s progress. Maintain and
respect confidentiality of child, parent, staff and other center
issues. Attends weekly staff meetings, in-service training and on
and offsite professional development workshops, as determined by
the school calendar. Keep Director or Coordinator informed of
incidents relating to accidents, concerns about child’s progress,
or extra ordinary circumstances. Appropriately represent the Center
in all forums. OUR REQUIREMENTS Possess Professional NYS Teaching
Certificate in Early Childhood education B-2 or Children with
Disabilities B-2 OR Possess Initial NYS Teaching Certificate in
early childhood education/Children with Disabilities B-2 and
currently in the process of obtaining permanent certification. AND
One year of child care teaching experience in an early childhood
setting preferred. Fingerprint Clearance NYS/NYC Clearance Medical
Clearance Mandated Trainings SALARY $55,000- 68,000 depending on
certification BENEFITS The JCC of Staten Island is committed to
keeping you and your family healthy and happy through a
comprehensive benefits program. Offerings include: subsidized
options for Medical; offerings for Dental and Vision coverage, FSA
and Dependent Care. We also offer free LTD, STD, Life Insurance, a
Pension, 403B, generous program discounts, free membership, ample
time off and much more! ABOUT US The Jewish Community Center of
Staten Island was founded in 1929 with the goal of creating a home
for the Jewish community by offering social, recreational, and
educational activities. Over time, that mission expanded to help
anyone who walked through the doors of any of our facilities. The
JCC has become a true community center—not just for the Jewish
community, but for the entirety of Staten Island. Programs serve
the needs we see in our community and are constantly expanding to
meet new demand. We serve people of all walks of life, from young
children to seniors and everyone in between. The JCC is proud to
offer services that help improve the quality of life for people on
Staten Island and beyond. We strive to help those in need as well
as provide recreational and educational opportunities for our
members.The JCC of Staten Island is dedicated to encouraging
harmony throughout the community by providing facilities and
programs that are open to all regardless of race, religion, creed,
color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status,
sexual orientation, or political affiliation. Everyone is welcome
at the JCC. INDjobs Powered by JazzHR BGScKLS3bS
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