FULL TIME Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm 40 hours/week 44 weeks/year
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES 40 Hours/week
- Responsible for planning and carrying out preschool classes with Head Start curriculum
- Works cooperatively with and gives direction to Teacher and Teacher Assistant, facilitates constructive adult-child interaction, and is responsible for classroom environment, planning, documentation, and compliance with Federal and State regulations.
- Promotes and regularly assesses each child’s total development (cognitive, social/emotional, physical) and school readiness
- Interacts with and engages parents, supports their role as their children’s primary teachers
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Agency Approved Driver status and vehicle required
- Clearance through NYS Central Registry for Child Abuse, NYS Justice System, and Department of Justice fingerprinting.
- Ability to pass NYS physical for day care licensing requirements, COVID vaccinated
EDUCATION
- Baccalaureate or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or a baccalaureate or advanced degree in any subject, and coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education with experience teaching preschool-age children.
- Candidates enrolled in a degree program who have majored in or completed 18-24 credits in Early Childhood Education and with experience teaching preschool children may be considered.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with preschool children in a classroom setting
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person