Lead Teacher 3K for All - St. Barnabas Elementary School - Bronx, NY
Job Description
Job Description
3KFA for All Lead Teacher - Saint Barnabas Elementary School - Bronx, NY - September 2025
Saint Barnabas Elementary School, a vibrant and faith-centered school community located in the heart of the Woodlawn section of the Bronx, is seeking a passionate and experienced lead teacher for our 3KFA for All program beginning in September 2025. At Saint Barnabas, we are committed to nurturing the whole child-spiritually, academically, and socially-while fostering a love of learning in our youngest scholars. We invite all qualified early childhood educators who are eager to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and high-achieving Catholic school environment to apply and join our dedicated team.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BA in Early Childhood Education or related field
- Experience working with children under the age of 6
- One of the following
- New York State teaching certificates:
- Early Childhood (Birth - Grade 2);
- Nursery, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6 (N-6);
- Prekindergarten - Grade 6 (P-6); or
- Students with Disabilities (Birth - Grade 2) OR
- Study Plan candidates working towards NYS B-2 certification are encouraged to apply
- Equivalent certification:
- An equivalent certification from a public or private teacher accrediting organization (out of State) granted reciprocity by the New York State Education Department.
- New York State teaching certificates:
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
As part of the Catholic school community serving in one of our PreK for All classrooms, the lead teacher candidate will be expected to take on a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:
- Provide students with an age-appropriate nurturing, safe, and engaging learning environment to support their social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development
- Provide classroom instruction and facilitate engaging learning experiences based on The Creative Curriculum
- Develop unit, weekly and individualized lesson plans in line with program goals and policies
- Differentiate instruction to build upon individual strengths and interests of each child.
- Implement remote learning instruction when needed.
- Regularly assess the progress of each child and document observations and evidence; use the data to plan for instruction
- Implement positive behavior management support in keeping with Archdiocesan and NYC DOE guidelines.
- Work closely with school administration, Archdiocesan and NYC DOE coaches and teaching partners to provide high quality early childhood instruction.
- Provide services to all children and families with respect, compassion and confidentiality while exhibiting knowledge of and sensitivity to the educational, cultural and socio-economic needs of the children and families served in the program
- Guide and collaborate with the teacher assistants and aides
- Participate in Professional Development sessions as provided by the NYC DOE and the Archdiocesan Office of Early Childhood.
- Communicate regularly with families to support the extension of learning at home as per the program protocols
- Respond to parent concerns and requests with professionalism and as a partner in the education of each child
- Actively support the goals of the school and program through collaborative teamwork with colleagues
- Continually seek and participate in opportunities to develop as an early childhood professional
- Additional duties as required or assigned
Other:
- School Year program based on a 180-day schedule, September 2025 through June 2026
- Salary determined by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. Range $48,000-73,000 depending on credentials and experience
- Benefits are comprehensive
- Additional Article 43 documentation required at time of hiring
Application:
Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.
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