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JOB SUMMARYYou will 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. This is a full-time position, 32 hours per week.ABOUT YOUYou will 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.
• Plan and carry out daily lesson plans to include individual and small/large group instruction to meet the goals and objectives in each child’s IEP. Submit plans to Director for review on a weekly basis.
• Provide and implement well planned daily activities that encompass using a multitude of learning opportunities in all centers of the classroom.
• Evaluate student performance to determine educational needs. Participate in team meetings to make recommendations for development of IEP. Formulate, review, code and update IEP’s addressing the following areas: Cognitive                    Speech/Language Fine Motor                 Gross Motor Self Help                    Socialization
• Complete required paperwork in a timely manner (requested and annual educational reports, IEP’s, quarterly progress updates.)
• Review educational goals and objectives for children to ensure continuity in classroom activities.
• Participate in team case conference meetings to review and update student intervention strategies.
• Establish and maintain professional communication with parents (notebooks, phone, etc.) keeping them informed of their child’s progress, activities, and needs.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences twice yearly, or as needed, to review IEP goals/objectives and school performance.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, files and paperwork.
• 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.
• Supervise teacher assistants/aides (and substitutes) responsibilities to ensure that all appropriate interactions, policies and guidelines are followed.
• Prepare and maintain a safe clean, and well-organized learning environment.
• Ensure that the Department of Health, Bureau of Day Care regulations are followed.
• Assist in planning school wide events.
• Maintain and respect confidentiality of child, parent, staff and other center issues.
• Attend weekly staff meetings, in-service training and on and offsite professional development workshops, as determined by the school calendar.
• Keep Director informed of incidents relating to accidents, concerns about child’s progress, or extra ordinary circumstances.
• Appropriately represent the Center in all forums.
• Report to the Director or in his/her absence the Supervising Teacher.

• New York State Education Department certification in Special Education (Birth -2) andEarly Childhood, Birth to Grade 2

• Fingerprint Clearance (Department of Investigation and Department of Education)
• New York State Central Registry Clearance
• Annual Medical Clearance

SALARY$68-72K annuallyBENEFITSThe 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 USThe 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.

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