Head Teacher at Women In Need, Inc. – Brooklyn, New York

Commitment to Win’s mission, vision, and values.

BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or related field.

Classroom and supervisory experience required.

Sound understanding of developmental theory and practice.

Knowledge and skill relating to and planning for infants and pre-school children.

Ability to interact in a supportive and nurturing manner with children and parents.

Must have knowledge of and sensitivity to needs of homeless families.

Ability to organize and plan, both independently and cooperatively with others.

Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Must submit to a medical screening to ensure good health by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Bureau of Child Care.

Bilingual – English/Spanish a plus.

Leading Others: Conducts informative meetings with staff and communicates critical information clearly. Leads by example, doesn’t stay behind the desk, stays visible to staff and clients.

Facilitating Change: Motivates others to achieve outstanding client outcomes. Develops and meets challenging but achievable goals with the client’s wellbeing in mind.

Managing Performance: Ensures tasks are appropriately delegated and completed in a timely fashion. Holds staff and self-accountable for performance at high standards.

Applying and Developing Expertise: Applies technical knowledge to solve a range of problems. Understands and upholds all policies and procedures described in Win’s Employee Handbook.

Communicating and Collaborating: Values the full spectrum of diversity and inclusion for clients and staff. Foster open communication to and from his or her supervisor.