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About the Role

CEO is seeking a Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)/Head Start Teacher to plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum to support the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth of 3- to 4-year-old children.

Responsibilities

• Use age-appropriate and positive guidance strategies to teach, encourage, and redirect inappropriate classroom behavior.
• Build relationships with staff and families through positive and professional communication, creating a welcoming environment, respecting diversity, and encouraging parent participation in the program.
• Collaborate with teacher assistants and service providers.
• Enhance the continuation of learning between home and school by conducting two home visits and two parent/teacher conferences each year, as applicable for Head Start children.
• Complete all required paperwork as required by CEO and the School District, including meals counts, attendance, daily health logs, etc. in a timely manner.
• Complete lesson plans, individualization goals, anecdotal records, and assessments.
• Utilize daily routines such as diapering, toilet training, hand washing, mealtimes, transitions, and playground time to promote learning and meaningful conversations with young children.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education required.
• A New York State certification in Pre-Kindergarten (General Ed. Or Special Ed) or B-2 certification required.
• Experience teaching preschool-age children.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S without the need for Visa Sponsorship.
• Applicants will be required to complete standard background clearances.

Location

• Rensselaer County

Work Type

• Full-time

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education
• New York State certification in Pre-Kindergarten (General Ed. Or Special Ed) or B-2 certification

Salary/Compensations

• $28 per hour
• 35 hours a week
• 10-month schedule (September- June)

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 Break Included in Vacation Package
• Employer sponsored pension plan starting at 5% of salary contribution when eligible
• Eligibility for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program

About the Company

• CEO is a Community Action Agency committed to making a positive impact by supporting our customers, colleagues, and community.
• We are looking for individuals who share and demonstrate our core values of Helping Others, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, and Teamwork.
• Through our wide range of programs and services, CEO works to meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve.
• CEO’s Early Head Start/Head Start program creates partnerships and develops opportunities for social and economic growth and empowerment in individuals, families, and communities.
• We are a federally funded program that provides comprehensive early childhood services to children aged 6 weeks to age 5 and families throughout Rensselaer County.

Equal Opportunity

• We are proud to be an EEO employer.