Early Head Start Teacher

Commission On Economic Opportunity•Troy, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

CEO is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to plan and implement a daily education program for infant and toddler children that integrates all components of the Head Start/Early Head Start standards. This role is within CEO's Early Head Start/Head Start program, which creates partnerships and develops opportunities for social and economic growth and empowerment in individuals, families, and communities. It is a federally funded program that provides comprehensive early childhood services to children aged 6 weeks to age 5 and families throughout Rensselaer County.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Infant/Toddler CDA
Prior experience working with Infant/Toddler aged children
Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without the need for VISA Sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education
One year of experience working with Infants and Toddlers
Knowledge of Daycare licensing regulations

Responsibilities

Promote children aged 6 weeks to 3 years old development and learning through the application of the Head Start Performance Standards, Early Learning Outcome Framework, and OCFS Day Care regulations.
Implement the program curriculum and prepare developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
Use positive guidance strategies to teach, encourage, and redirect behavior utilizing established behavior management policies and procedures.
Build positive relationships with staff members, families and children.
Create a classroom environment that is welcoming and respects individual differences and diversity, including dual language learners.
Enhance the continuation of learning between home and school by conducting two home visits and two parent/teacher conferences each year.
Encourage parent participation in classroom and family fun days.
Complete all required paperwork including meals counts, attendance, daily health logs, etc. in a timely manner.
Complete lesson plans, individualization goals, anecdotal records and assessments, as required.
Utilize daily routines such as diapering, toilet training, hand washing, mealtime, transitions and playground time to promote learning and meaningful conversations with young children.
Work collaboratively with special service providers and implement goals as written on IEP/IFSP, as applicable.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgement concerning confidential information.

Benefits

Healthcare
dental
vision insurance
Flexible spending
dependent care accounts
Cash payment for waiving health insurance
Telemedicine
PTO
Sick time accruals
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan
12 paid holidays annually
Employer sponsored pension plan starting at 5% of salary contribution when eligible
Eligibility for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program