Early Head Start Teacher

Commission On Economic Opportunity•City of Troy, NY

7d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

CEO is a Community Action Agency that’s committed to making a positive impact by supporting our customers, colleagues, and community. We’re looking for individuals to join our agency that support and believe in our Values of: Helping Others, Respect, Accountability, Innovation & Teamwork. CEO’s many programs offer a broad range of services to meet the needs of our community. Our Troy Community Resource Center is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher that will nurture and support the development and learning of children aged 6 weeks to 3 years old through the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Use age-appropriate and positive guidance strategies to teach, encourage, and redirect inappropriate classroom behavior. Build positive relationships with staff and families through positive and professional communication. Create a welcoming classroom environment. Plan and implement a daily education program for infant and toddler children that integrates all components of Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards. Work collaboratively with the classroom co-teacher and all other program staff. Complete all required paperwork including lesson plans, observation notes, health logs, child assessments, etc. Create and maintain a safe and healthy environment ensuring adequate supervision and compliance with licensing.

Requirements

An AAS or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or Infant/Toddler CDA (Child Development Associate)
Knowledge of Infant/Toddler child development and family interaction
Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without the need for Visa Sponsorship
Applicants for this position will be required to complete standard background clearances.

Responsibilities

Nurture and support the development and learning of children aged 6 weeks to 3 years old through the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Use age-appropriate and positive guidance strategies to teach, encourage, and redirect inappropriate classroom behavior.
Build positive relationships with staff and families through positive and professional communication.
Create a welcoming classroom environment.
Plan and implement a daily education program for infant and toddler children that integrates all components of Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards.
Work collaboratively with the classroom co-teacher and all other program staff.
Complete all required paperwork including lesson plans. Observation notes, health logs, child assessments, etc.
Create and maintain a safe and healthy environment ensuring adequate supervision and compliance with licensing.

Benefits

Competitive Hourly Rate Offered--->$20/hr with CDA ~$22/hr with associate’s degree
Monday-Friday 730am-3pm (Full year position)
Casual Dress Code
Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts)
Cash payment of three thousand dollars for waiving health insurance (FT)
Telemedicine offered to staff
Employee Assistance Program
Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan
12 paid holidays
1 week off between Christmas and New Years, February, & April school break.
PTO/Sick Time Accrual
When eligible, Employer Sponsored Pension Plan starting at 5% of salary contribution
CEO qualifies eligible employees for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program
CEO is part of the Quality Stars program and scholarship opportunities are available for staff to advance their education and deepen their qualifications as early childhood professionals.