Small World Early Childhood Center Teacher
Job Description
About St. Nicks Alliance
St. Nicks Alliance is a nonprofit, nonsectarian community-based organization founded in 1975
with the mission to transform lives of low- and moderate-income people through employment, education,
housing, and health care. We deliver impactful services with measurable outcomes to children, youth,
adults, and the elderly. As a civic anchor, we carry out this mission within the context of building a
sustainable community for all people through the arts, environmental advocacy, and urban planning.
About Youth and Education
Established in 1994, St. Nicks Alliance’s Youth and Education serves more than 6,000 North
Brooklyn youth each year. Through a wide-range of programs, children and youth are empowered to
successfully advance through the stages of education and into young adulthood with the core
competencies to thrive. In partnership with schools, families and community, St. Nicks Alliance’s holistic
approach to transformation combines youth development, academic enrichment, health and wellness, arts
learning and post-secondary readiness.
About the Opportunity
St. Nicks Alliance’s Small World Early Childhood Center is a highly regarded learning center for
children ages 2-5 years old. Under the direction of the Early Childhood Director, the head teacher will be
responsible for assisting with the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum
and addressing the social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs of the individual students in his/her
care. The Teacher will provide a child centered educational environment which encourages learning
through exploration and discovery and promotes the development of a positive self-image. Curriculum
and activities must be consistent with NYC DOHMH, NYC DOE ACS, CSBA and St. Nic’s Alliance.
This position is a member of DC37 Local 205.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1) Promote and maintain quality early childhood services.
2) Ensure children are well cared for and supported at all times.
3) Ensure staff feel supported in their work.
4) Educate parents in their child’s early development and encourage parents as partners in the education
process.
5) Ensure that the environment is safe/healthy and supportive/responsive for young children.
6) Encourage and contribute to a collaborative and genuine learning environment.
7) Meet the regulatory requirements of the classroom.