Job Description

AS WE CONTINUE TO EXPAND OUR HIGH-QUALITY CHILD CARE, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, THE FRIENDS OF CROWN HEIGHTS EDUCATIONAL CENTERS, INC., (FOCH), IS CURRENTLY HIRING FOR MULTIPLE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN NEW YORK CITY.

WHY CHOOSE FRIENDS OF CROWN HEIGHTS?

• Excellent Professional Development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Small & manageable class size; supportive teammates
• Family-oriented workplace culture
• Be the catalyst for change in your community

GROUP TEACHERS (FULL-TIME)

The Group Teacher is responsible for day-to-day operation of the classroom including its physical environment, curriculum planning and implementation, supervision and evaluation of each child, record keeping, and supervision of other staff including volunteers

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (Master’s Degree, preferred)

•*New York State Teacher Certification

*Emergency COVID-19 Certification for teachers OR Study Plan in Early Childhood Education can take the place of New York State Teacher Certification.

ASSISTANT TEACHERS (FULL-TIME)

Under the supervision of the Group Teacher, the Assistant Teacher supports the delivery of instructional services in the classroom.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Associate Degree OR Sixty (60) college credits in Early Childhood Education or related field

OR

High School Diploma AND Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate

OR

High School Diploma AND Assistant Teacher Certification

INFANT CARE LEADERS (FULL-TIME)

The Infant Care Group Leader engages and provides direct care to children aged 6 weeks to 12 months old in a safe and nurturing environment that fosters the children’s overall development and attainment of age-appropriate milestones.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education OR Child Development Associate (CDA) certification and a study plan leading to an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

•High School Diploma and five years of supervised experience in a infant/toddler classroom OR

•High School Diploma; nine college credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; two years' experience caring for children; and a study plan leading to Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education within seven years

TEACHER AIDES (PART-TIME) / INFANT CARE AIDES (FULL-TIME)

Under the supervision of a Group Teacher or Infant Care Group Leader, an Aide assists in the classroom by performing such tasks as may be assigned, including individualized support for children with special needs and maintaining a safe and nurturing classroom environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•High School Diploma

Preferred: Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate within two years of hire

GROW YOUR CAREER AND MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE!

EMAIL YOUR APPLICATION AND RESUME TO CAREERS@FOCHNYC.ORG

The Friends of Crown Heights Educational Centers Inc., is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, age, disability or citizenship status.

Company Description

In more than 40 years of continuous and exemplary public service, Friends of Crown Heights has been a leading provider of high-quality child care and early childhood education services in the City of New York. Today, the organization is New York’s largest and most comprehensive provider of subsidized child care and early childhood education; we are also a contracted provider of Universal Pre-K, 3-K and After-school programs in 20 full-service centers serving children and families in the boroughs of Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Staten Island.