Universal Pre-K (UPK) Teacher/Director in The Bronx, New York at FORT GEORGE COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC

About Us

Fort George Community Services, Inc. was established in 1981 to provide comprehensive education, health, nutrition, and family engagement services to low-income children and families in our communities of Washington Heights and the Bronx.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a team-oriented Universal Pre-K (UPK) Teacher/Director to oversee daily program operations while providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children. This role combines classroom teaching responsibilities with administrative leadership, staff supervision, family engagement, and compliance management.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
• Flexible Work Schedule - Full-Time (5 day) M-F with a schedule of 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• DOE pre-established paid vacation and holidays (Federal Holidays, Winter Break, Mid-Winter Break, Spring Break, and Summer)
• 12 days of PTO awarded after 6-months
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Opportunity to work for an organization focused on bettering the lives of children in our community

What We Are Seeking for the Universal Pre-K (UPK) Teacher/Director Role:

• Master's Degree and permanent B-2 or N-6 certification.
• Previous classroom experience required.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pass a physical examination, background check, and fingerprint screen.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift a child weighing approximately 40 lbs., up to 20 times per day if needed.
• Ability to comfortably operate technology and computers.

Key Job Responsibilities of the Universal Pre-K (UPK) Teacher/Director Role:

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum activities.
• Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate teachers and assistant staff.
• Observe and assess children's learning progress.
• Ensure compliance with NYC DOH licensing regulations and DOE standards.
• Develop and maintain program policies and procedures.
• Ensure health, safety, and sanitation standards are maintained.

Fort George Community Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.