SteppingStone Day School, Inc., established in 1983, is a large, private, not for profit preschool agency serving young children, ages 3 to 5 years, with and without disabilities. Our mission is to provide collaborative evaluation, education, therapy and family support services so that young children can develop to their full potential, and with their families and friends as members of the community.

We are currently seeking experienced and qualified classroom teachers who are NYS Certified in Early Childhood Special Education, Birth-2.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate competencies in the following areas:

· Ability to create and maintain a warm, nurturing, developmentally appropriate and safe learning environment

· Knowledge of early childhood development, including the impact of developmental disabilities on emotional well-being , learning and environmental access

· Ability to develop and incorporate meaningful and measurable IEP goals

· Ability to develop lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and reflect the child’s interests, as well as their IEP goals

· Ability to observe, analyze and collect data on student performance to inform instructional techniques and develop written quarterly reports

· Ability to establish and utilize Positive Behavior Classroom Management techniques based on developmental needs of students

· Ability to effectively communicate with and appropriately direct classroom staff, including teacher assistants, aides and 1:1 para’s

· Ability to effectively collaborate with professional colleagues and participate in Multidisciplinary Team Meetings

· Ability to develop family engagement activities and establish/sustain open parent communication

· Ability to effectively plan for and participate in CPSE and CSE Meetings

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree / Master’s in Early Childhood Special Education

· NYS Birth-2 Special Education Certification

· Completion of all NYS and NYC clearance and employment review procedures

· Classroom experience, as well as experience working with children with special needs

· Demonstration of effective communication skills

· Documentation of effective writing skills

Benefits:
Accrued Paid Sick and Personal Time

• Paid School Recesses

• Medical
• Dental
• 403(b)and Profit Sharing Plan
• Other perks

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Special needs: 1 year (Required)
• Preschool: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• NYS Certified in Early Childhood Special Education, Birth-2. (Required)

Work Location: In person