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Since its founding in 1979, the New York League for Early Learning (NYL) has provided services and programs for children from birth to age five and their families. To strengthen its work for children with developmental disabilities and learning delays, NYL became a member of the YAI Network in 1992. Today, NYL's highly acclaimed, progressive education and cutting-edge therapies build brighter futures for thousands of children. NYL has been recognized for its excellence by the New York State Department of Education.
Serving nearly 2000 children daily, NYL's staff of more than 1000 highly trained professionals create safe, supportive learning environments in early intervention and preschool settings. NYL's full range of outstanding, culturally appropriate offerings are presented in many languages and are available at various sites: in the home, at community-based centers and at schools throughout the boroughs.
In addition to working for a rapidly growing agency with a great reputation, you will be rewarded with a friendly working environment that facilitates open communication and participatory management, where you are truly valued as a professional and where your opinion really matters. You will receive on-going state-of-the-art training, supportive supervision and a commitment to developing your education and career to help you reach your greatest potential as a professional.
Proud recipients of the following awards:
- #1 Best Company to Work For in New York Award
by the New York State Society for Human Resource Management (NYS SHRM)
- APA National Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award
by the American Psychological Association



We invite ongoing applications for Certified Early Childhood Special Education Teachers in our preschools, located in Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan & Queens.

Responsibilities:
* Oversee classroom of preschool aged children i.e. 12:1:2 ratio
* Prepare Individual Education Plans (IEP's) and progress reports
* Meet with parents as necessary and involve them in their child's activities and progress
* Provide direction to teacher assistants, 1:1's or substitute's in your classroom

Qualifications:
* NYS Early Childhood Birth to 2 Students with Disabilities -OR- NYS Special Education Certification required
* Masters degree strongly preferred
* Seeking candidates with experience with preschool aged children with special needs
* Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills


For additional information please visit www.yai.org
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