106 Education jobs in Bellmore

• Individualized Instruction : Create and deliver lessons tailored to the student's IEP or 504 Plan.
• Academic Support : Reinforce classroom learning, help with homework, and prepare for tests.
• Behavioral Support : Implement positive behavior strategies and maintain a supportive environment.
• Progress Monitoring : Assess and track the student's academic and developmental progress.
• Communication and Collaboration : Work with parents, teachers, and support staff to ensure consistency.
• Assistive Technology : Use and teach tools like speech-to-text software or specialized apps.
• Social and Emotional Support : Build confidence, teach social skills, and address emotional challenges.
• Flexibility and Adaptability : Adjust lessons based on the student's needs and energy levels.
• Advocacy : Help students understand and advocate for their own learning needs.
• Administrative Tasks : Prepare lesson plans, document sessions, and ensure compliance with special education standards.

1. New York State Teaching Certification in Special Education
• Certification may be for specific grade levels (e.g., Birth-Grade 2, Grades 1-6, or Grades 7-12).
• Must be in good standing with the NYS Department of Education.
• Typically includes credentials such as:
• Students with Disabilities (SWD) Grades 1-6
• SWD Grades 7-12
2. Bachelor's Degree (minimum requirement)
• In education, special education, or a related field.
3. Master's Degree
• In special education or a related discipline.

1. Teaching or Tutoring Experience
• At least 1-3 years of experience teaching or tutoring students with disabilities.
• Experience with IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) and 504 Plans is often required.
2. Specialized Experience (optional)
• Experience with specific disabilities (e.g., autism, ADHD, dyslexia).
• Familiarity with adaptive technology or assistive devices.

• Proven success in improving academic outcomes for students with special needs.
• Knowledge of New York State Learning Standards and curriculum.
• Experience working with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Bedford Stuyvesant Early Childhood Development Center

(

BSECDC
) has been

Rooted in the Community since 1966.
A federally funded Head Start program whose mission is to provide high quality, comprehensive early education and family engagement services to families and their children ages 2 to 5 years old.

BSECDC
embraces a holistic strength-based approach to meet the needs of our earliest learners and their families within the Bedford-Stuyvesant community.

JOB DESCRIPTION: EDUCATION


SITE MANAGER

POSITION/JOB TITLE: Education Site Manager

STATUS: Full-Time/

Exempt

REPORTS TO: Education Director

SALARY RANGE: $

88,871.38

SUPERVISES: Center-Based Staff (Teaching

Staff

; Family Assistant; XXX)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Education Site Manager (ESM) manages the day-to-day operations of their assigned center and

provides regular and ongoing leadership, oversight, and supervision to the center-based to ensure the delivery of high-quality, comprehensive services to children and families and continuous program improvement. The ESM ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including the

Head Start Program Performance Standards, the Head Start Act, the NYC Department of Health, and NYC Department of Education regulations, as well as all BSECDC policies and procedures.

The ESM is responsible for collaborating with other BSECDC Management Team staff to coordinate services for children and families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To support other sites, in the event other site managers need to be realived.

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the assigned center, including ensuring adequate staffing and compliance with group size and staff/child ratios at all times; providing classroom assistance, as needed;
  
  
• Maintain an up-to-date licensed facility by collaborating with Facilities staff to adhere to all NYC Department of Health regulations;
  
  
• Coordinate with the Education Director and Coaches to support the implementation of the program curricula to fidelity to promote childrens learning and development across all developmental domains outlined in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and the curriculum;
  
  
• Ensure teachers implement responsive and effective teaching practices that demonstrate respect for children and provide opportunities for children to express themselves;
  
  
• Promote cultural competence and universal values of respect, compassion, and tolerance among staff and children by ensuring the curriculum implementation includes global education, multiculturalism, and
  
  peaceful classroom concepts;
  
  
• Ensure all required child screenings and assessments are completed in a timely manner;
  
  
• Monitor and respond to child outcomes data;
  
  
• Coordinate with the Health and Disabilities Coordinator to ensure children with identified disabilities receive timely evaluations and appropriate services designed to address their needs individually; attend IEP/IFSP meetings, if needed;
  
  
• Participate in case management mental health meetings to improve outcomes for children and families;
  
  
• Establish professional relationships with parents based on trust to encourage communication with staff and positively engage families in understanding program requirements;
  
  
• Communicate effectively with parents with mutual respect and empathy while maintaining professional boundaries and adherence to BSECDCs strict confidentiality policy; monitor teacher communication with families for the same;
  
  
• Collaborate with the Family Services Coordinator to ensure effective implementation of all ERSEA regulations and the Parent Engagement Plan;
  
  
• Provide leadership and supervision to the Family Assistant to ensure effective delivery of family partnership services and family engagement; monitor family goal setting and outcomes data.
  
  
• Provide support to the Family Assistant to facilitate open communication and problem-solving with parents/guardians and provide communication about center activities, center closings, parent meetings, childrens absences, transitions within and out of the program, including to kindergarten, and any other concerns or issues that may arise;
  
  
• Assist teachers with the planning and implementation of monthly Parent Class Meetings designed to reinforce parents understanding of child development and their role as their childs primary teacher through mini-workshops, training, and at-home activities;
  
  
• Ensure teachers complete two parent-teacher conferences and two home visits for each child annually; provide assistance in preparing for and facilitating conferences and home visits when needed;
  
  
• Monitor indoor and outdoor learning areas daily to observe the implementation of the daily schedule; teacher-child interactions; teachers performance; child supervision; and safety practices;
  
  
• Monitor classrooms a minimum of monthly to ensure the physical environment is attractive with childrens work on display, warm, nurturing, clutter-free, and conducive to child-directed play, and all emergency procedures are posted conspicuously;
  
  
• Monitor family-style meal time and CACFP meal counts to ensure accurate data is reported for reimbursement;
  
  
• Provide ongoing staff supervision, training, and professional development to address staffs professional development needs and ensure staff are able to implement all BSECDC policies and procedures, including that every classroom staff/volunteer is aware of the steps to take in an emergency and the Lost Child policy a minimum of three times each year;
  
  
• Support the use of technology and data management systems by staff to promote efficiency, reliability, and accuracy in data analysis and reporting;
  
  
• Provide each teaching staff member with a minimum of two reflective supervision meetings each year; hold monthly reflective supervision meetings with the Family Assistant
  
  
• Complete annual performance evaluations for all staff, including establishing and monitoring goals for performance improvement and/or professional development and corrective action plans, if needed;
  
  
• Participate in all Management Team Meetings and Education Team meetings, including internal School Readiness Committee meetings and external meetings at the Administration for Children and Families office and NYC Department of Education/UPK Division;
  
  
• Communicate all relevant information obtained at Management Team Meetings to staff in a timely manner, either through center staff meetings or other methods;
  
  
• Advocate for the needs of your children, staff, families, and site;
  
  
• Participate in the recruitment and hiring of new staff, as requested, including scheduling and participating in interviews;
  
  
• Participate in professional development opportunities, including training, workshops, and conferences;
  
  
• Display professionalism, mutual respect, and integrity towards other BSECDC staff members, families, and visitors at all times;
  
  
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely completion of all required record-keeping, data collection, and analysis, documentation, and paperwork, including child files and reports to the Education Director, Executive Director, the Administration for Childrens Services, the NYC Department of Education and other parties as requested;
  
  
• In collaboration with the Management Team, use information from ongoing monitoring and the annual self-assessment to identify program needs and develop and implement plans for program improvement;
  
  
• Follow all applicable BSECDC policies and procedures, including the Standards of Conduct, to safeguard children from abuse, neglect, or exploitation while in the care of the Center.
  
  
• Implement fully all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations as cited in the Head Start Performance Standards, the Head Start Act, IDEA, IFSP, FERPA, ACYFIM, Department of Education, and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Health Licensing Code, Article 47 NAEYC.
  
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Master in Early Childhood Education with State Certification
  
  
• A minimum of two years of supervisory experience
  
  
• A minimum of two years of experience in the classroom as a teacher of a group of preschoolers.
  
  
• Certified Pre-K Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Observer,
  
  
• Education affiliations a plus
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent communication, verbal, reading, and writing skills, and cultural competency
  
  
• Ability to administer screenings, assessments
  
  
• Ability to assess the classroom environment using formal and informal observations, including the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS)
  
  
• Ability to assess teacher/child interactions using the CLASS
  
  
• Ability to assess teachers dispositions toward children using daily
  
  observations
  
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, staff, and colleagues
  
  
• Ability to establish positive relationships with teaching staff
  
  
• Ability to display through interactions with families, staff, and colleagues universal values of tolerance, mutual respect, and compassion
  
  

PHYSICAL

REQUIREMENTS


:

Must maintain on files an updated medical report with complete immunizations. Medical reports must ascertain that the individual is physically fit to work with young children.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Assistant Director of Education

Bronx Children's Museum
Position Overview

The Bronx Children's Museum seeks an Assistant Director of Education to develop, implement, and oversee educational programs, strategic initiatives, and community partnerships that align with the Museum's mission and vision. This role focuses on creating inclusive, innovative, and impactful learning experiences for early childhood through 3rd-grade students, educators, families, and community members.
Key Responsibilities
1. Program Development & Implementation

• Collaborate with the Director of Programs and Education to design and lead educational programs for early childhood through 3rd-grade students, families, and adults in both formal and informal settings.
• Co-develop and implement curriculum resources, professional development programs for Museum staff, and STEM-based educational initiatives.
• Oversee monthly program planning with the Associate Curator of Museum Experiences.

• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison to educators and administrators to foster strong relationships and support program participation.

• Lead strategic initiatives that align educational programming with organizational goals and community needs.
• Develop long-term plans for educational programs, including school visits, teacher professional development, and public outreach initiatives.

• Supervise the design and delivery of engaging and effective educational experiences, including summer camps and public events.
• Implement evaluation tools and metrics to assess program effectiveness and alignment with best practices.
• Oversee grant compliance and reporting requirements.

• Provide strategic direction for educational and public programs while mentoring staff and volunteers.
• Support a team through organizational transitions and program growth.
• Ensure educational initiatives align with the Museum's broader objectives.
• Manage the Associate Curator of Museum Experiences and the Visitor Services & Community Engagement Manager.
• Address staff performance concerns, handle disciplinary matters, and manage incidents in a fair, professional, and consistent manner.
• Serve as "Director on Duty" two Saturdays a month and one to two weekdays as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in education, museum studies, or a related field (advanced degree preferred ).
• Minimum of five years of experience in educational program management, curriculum development, and professional development facilitation.
• Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of current teaching strategies, culturally responsive pedagogy, and science education standards (e.g., Next Generation Science Standards).
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills , including writing and public speaking.
• Full-time (40 hours/week) with flexible availability for weekends as needed.

• Experience in informal education environments (museums, community-based learning, or experiential education).
• Proven success in designing and implementing large-scale public events and outreach programs .
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in educational settings.
• Fluency or proficiency in Spanish is highly desirable.

• Annual Salary: $75,000 (competitive based on experience)
• Employment Type: Full-time, in-person, with potential for remote work opportunities
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy, including company-paid holidays
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer matching after one year of employment
• Supplemental Benefits: Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability options