UPK Teacher

Commission On Economic Opportunity•Schaghticoke, NY

About The Position

CEO is seeking a Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Teacher to plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum supporting the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth of children ages 3 to 4. The role is part of CEO’s Early Head Start/Head Start program, which provides comprehensive early childhood services to children from 6 weeks to age 5 and their families throughout Rensselaer County. The position is 30 hours per week on a 10-month schedule, September through June, and follows the Hoosic Valley School District calendar. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship and will be required to complete standard background clearances.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education.
New York State certification in Pre-Kindergarten (General Education or Special Education) or B-2 certification.
Experience teaching preschool-age children.
Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Completion of standard background clearances.

Responsibilities

Use age-appropriate, positive guidance strategies to teach, encourage, and redirect inappropriate classroom behavior.
Build relationships with staff and families through positive, professional communication; create a welcoming environment, respect diversity, and encourage parent participation.
Collaborate with teacher assistants and service providers.
Complete required CEO and School District paperwork promptly, including meal counts, attendance, and daily health logs.
Complete lesson plans, individualization goals, anecdotal records, and assessments.
Use daily routines—including diapering, toilet training, hand washing, mealtimes, transitions, and playground time—to promote learning and meaningful conversations with young children.

Benefits

Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
Cash payment for waiving health insurance.
Telemedicine.
PTO and sick time accruals.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Optional 403(b) retirement plan.
12 paid holidays annually.
December, February, and spring school breaks included in the vacation package.
Employer-sponsored pension plan with a contribution starting at 5% of salary when eligible.
Eligibility for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program.