Teacher I

SPIN • Town of Cortlandt, NY

8d • $18 - $18

About The Position

A Teacher supports each child and their family’s development toward full participation across all settings. The Teacher creates a nurturing, supportive, and developmentally appropriate environment for children and families in a variety of settings. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for 40 hours per week and 52 weeks per year.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CDA Certificate from the Council for Professional Recognition, current School Age Credential, or 9 Early Childhood Education (ECE) credits.

Responsibilities

• Use positive approaches and proactive strategies to guide children’s behavior, diffuse situations, and intervene for safety in accordance with SPIN policies and procedures.
• Support children’s health and hygiene, including diapering and toileting, by teaching skills and/or providing families with support and information on healthy lifestyles.
• Ensure children receive prescribed medication in accordance with the medication administration policy and document administration as required.
• Complete daily attendance and meal counts.
• Participate in emergency preparedness procedures and complete applicable safety checks.
• Ensure children receive 60 minutes of outdoor or gross motor activities daily.
• Communicate positively, sensitively, and effectively with children, family members, and coworkers, using person-first language, confidentiality, and ethical practices.
• Encourage family involvement and strengthen family connections using the Remind application, email, calendars, family activity days, and conferences.
• Develop weekly lesson plans and individualized goals using SPIN’s approved curriculum and the PA Learning Standards.
• Complete assessment tools across developmental areas to gather data about children’s outcomes, needs, and preferences.
• Assist families on an ongoing basis with children’s transitional needs.

Benefits

• Full medical benefits for $5 per pay; free dental and vision coverage.
• Employees working 40 hours earn three weeks of PTO in their first year.
• One cultural holiday of the employee’s choice.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health Reimbursement Account.
• Childcare discount.
• Retirement plan with biannual employer match.
• Up to $500 yearly in wellness plan rewards.
• Longevity and referral bonuses.
• SPIN pays for classroom learning materials and supplies.
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• SPIN trainings may be applied toward maintaining certification through Act 48.
• Benefits begin after completion of training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED