ABOUT NORTHSIDE

Northside Center for Child Development serves over 4,000 children annually through high-quality, outcomes-driven behavioral health, early childhood, and enrichment services. With over $30 million in annual funding, the organization provides children and their families with the support they need to overcome adversity, thrive, and pursue their dreams.

Northside has been a staple of the Harlem community since its founding in 1946 and a pioneer at the intersection of education and behavioral health for Black and Latino children. Several of its programs were the first in Harlem and established the standard of care for many social service agencies. Northside’s founders, Doctors Kenneth, and Mamie Clark were psychologists whose breakthrough Black/White Doll Study was used as evidence in Brown v. Board of Education, which declared public school segregation unconstitutional. The philosophy behind this landmark decision, now on its 70^th anniversary, continues to inspire Northside to create and drive innovative programs that focus on the strengths of families and the importance of children’s self-esteem.

For more information on Northside Center for Child Development, please visit https://www.northsidecenter.org/about/.

JOB SUMMARY

The Head Start Lead Teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing classroom activities for preschool children. This role involves working with children from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, and engaging with families to support the children’s overall development.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the direct supervision of the Group/Head Teacher, the Assistant Teacher shall be responsible for:

• Intervening in the prevention of child abuse and neglect, as mandated by Federal and State Law.

• Maintaining confidentiality of family records and information.

• Participating in all appropriate trainings and meetings.

• Assisting in the planning and execution of a program that takes into account the social, developmental and health needs of the group, as well as the individual child.

• Assisting in the maintenance of observational logs and other record keeping for each child.

• Taking the responsibility of supervising the group of children when the Group Teacher is not in the classroom.

• Assisting in the removal or reporting of any damaged or hazardous equipment to the Group Teacher or other.

• designated personnel so that necessary action may be taken.

• Assisting in keeping equipment and material accessible and in good condition to encourage maximum constructive use by the children.

• Assisting in the planning of an appropriate arrangement of classroom furniture so the environment is conducive to young children.

• Being involved in the use of shared space in relation to the total center program.

• Assisting the Group Teacher in developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with families.

• Attending and participating in monthly educational parent meetings.

• Adhering to the approved plan by which information concerning the children and program can be shared with families.

• Encouraging parents to attend parent meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Social Services (with 1-2 years’ experience in an early childhood setting)

• Minimum CDA or completed 60 college credits with 1-2 years’ experience working with children newborn to age 3 in a center-based option or equivalent.

COMPENSATION: $45,000 - $60,000