Position Summary:CEO is seeking a Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)/Head Start Teacher to plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum to support the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth of 3- to 4-year-old children.
Job Description:Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Use age-appropriate and positive guidance strategies to teach, encourage, and redirect inappropriate classroom behavior.
- Build relationships with staff and families through positive and professional communication, creating a welcoming environment, respecting diversity, and encouraging parent participation in the program.
- Collaborate with teacher assistants and service providers.
- Enhance the continuation of learning between home and school by conducting two home visits and two parent/teacher conferences each year, as applicable for Head Start children.
- Complete all required paperwork as required by CEO and the School District, including meals counts, attendance, daily health logs, etc. in a timely manner. Complete lesson plans, individualization goals, anecdotal records, and assessments.
- Utilize daily routines such as diapering, toilet training, hand washing, mealtimes, transitions, and playground time to promote learning and meaningful conversations with young children.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education required.
- A New York State certification in Pre-Kindergarten (General Ed. Or Special Ed) or B-2 certification required.
- Experience teaching preschool-age children.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S without the need for Visa Sponsorship.
Compensation and Benefits information:- $28 per hour- 35 hours a week
- 10-month schedule (September- June)- Follows Troy City School District Calendar
- Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
- Cash payment for waiving health insurance
- Telemedicine
- PTO and Sick time accruals
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan
- 12 paid holidays annually
- December, February, and Spring School Break Included in Vacation Package
- Employer sponsored pension plan starting at 5% of salary contribution when eligible
- Eligibility for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program
