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About the Role

At ACAP, we’ve been empowering children and families through early childhood education for nearly 60 years. As a Preschool Teacher, you will be an essential part of a child’s journey, laying the foundation for lifelong success.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute engaging, age-appropriate curriculum and activities that inspire curiosity and creativity in the classroom for children ages 3-5.
• Complete child education plans, assessments, progress notes, and other required documentation.
• Create and maintain a safe, healthy environment, ensuring adequate supervision in all indoor/outdoor activities and compliance with all safety and licensing standards.
• Build strong parent/guardian-teacher relationships with regular communication and collaboration to ensure every child’s growth, development, and well-being are supported both in and out of the classroom.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in early childhood education or related field with at least 15 hours of ECE coursework required.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a preschool classroom, child care, daycare, or other early childhood education setting is required.
• Valid driver’s license is a plus.
• Bi- or Multi-lingual skills are a plus.

Skills

• Early childhood education
• Curriculum planning
• Child assessment
• Classroom management
• Parent-teacher communication
• Child safety
• Child development

Location

• Albany County, New York

Work Type

• Full-time
• 10-month positions
• Monday – Friday
• 35 hours per week

Experience Level

• 1 year of experience

Education Level

• Associate's degree in early childhood education or related field
• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

• $23.69 per hour (Associate's degree)
• $26.77 per hour (Bachelor's degree)

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Sick and Personal Leave
• 12 paid holidays
• Summers and school breaks off
• 403(b) with employer contribution
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunity for Advancement

About the Company

• Albany Community Action Partnership (ACAP) is a community action agency serving individuals and families living in poverty for nearly 60 years.
• Our services are administered through three departments: Career and Community Services, Early Childhood Education, and Energy Services.
• Each year, ACAP fosters opportunities for self-empowerment and enrichment in the lives of thousands of young children and families.
• Our mission is to partner with families and communities to expand opportunities and build stronger networks to foster upward economic mobility.

Equal Opportunity

• We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
• We maintain a drug-free workplace.