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About The Position

Requirements

• AAS or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.
• 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 in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, the 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 in accordance with established behavior management policies and procedures.
• Build positive relationships with staff members, families, and children, and create a welcoming classroom that respects individual differences and diversity, including dual language learners.
• Conduct two home visits and two parent/teacher conferences each year to support continuity of learning between home and school.
• Encourage parent participation in the classroom and family fun days.
• Complete required paperwork promptly, including meal counts, attendance, and daily health logs; complete lesson plans, individualization goals, anecdotal records, and assessments as required.
• Use daily routines—including diapering, toilet training, hand washing, mealtime, transitions, and playground time—to promote learning and meaningful conversations with young children.
• Collaborate with special service providers and implement goals written in IEPs/IFSPs, as applicable.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment concerning confidential information.

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 vacation package.
• Employer-sponsored pension plan with a contribution starting at 5% of salary when eligible.
• Eligibility for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program.