Master Teacher II / Center Coordinator

Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County•Carthage, NY

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Master Teacher II/Center Coordinator is responsible for the oversight of the Carthage Head Start facility and the programs within the center to include 2 Center-Based programs and a Home-Based program. They will be responsible for teaching and maintaining a classroom of up to fourteen 4-year old children for four hours daily, Monday-Friday, with the support of a teacher assistant and aide, maintaining compliance with NYS Daycare licensing regulations and Head Start Performance Standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a Bachelor's Degree in a related field with 18 credit hours in early childhood education and/or a child development associate certificate.
Minimum of one year experience teaching preschool children.
1 year of supervision experience.
Supportive and non-judgmental in working with diverse families.
Ability to work with young children and adults.
Maintain confidentiality of program and agency related information.
Serve as an advocate for children and families.
Work as a team member and cooperate with all Head Start staff to provide quality programming for children and families.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proficient computer skills.
Ability to work independently.
Must be able to provide independent transportation to perform job duties.
Must maintain, throughout employment, a valid driver's license free from infractions.
Must have medical insurance or will be required to utilize Agency Fringe Benefit for health insurance coverage.
Satisfactory medical exam and TB test.
Policy Council approval.
Receipt of comprehensive background clearance through the NYS Office of Children & Family Services at the time of hire.
Sign an affidavit annually which states that he/she has not been indicated with a child abuse or neglect case within the past year.

Nice To Haves

Preference is given to qualified in-house candidates.

Responsibilities

Oversight of the Carthage Head Start facility and the programs within the center (2 Center-Based programs and a Home-Based program).
Teaching and maintaining a classroom of up to fourteen 4-year old children for four hours daily, Monday-Friday, with the support of a teacher assistant and aide.
Maintaining compliance with NYS Daycare licensing regulations and Head Start Performance Standards.
Facilitating appropriate trainings and staff meetings as necessary.
Keeping accurate detailed records.