Head Start Teacher

Commission On Economic Opportunity • Troy, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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

• AAS or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Previous experience working with children
• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and Office of Children and Family Services Day Care Regulations preferred
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and Office of Children and Family Services Day Care Regulations

Responsibilities

• Promote children’s 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree