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About the Role
At Schenectady Community Action Program (SCAP), we are dedicated to eradicating poverty by supporting individuals and families in need. Join our mission to improve communities, alleviate poverty, and change lives by empowering people to achieve their full potential.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement teacher-directed and child-initiated activities.
- Prepare weekly lesson plans and implement curriculum collaboratively with classroom staff and parents.
- Maintain a safe and healthy learning environment conducive to children's growth and development.
- Complete all required paperwork accurately, efficiently, and timely, including classroom evaluations and attendance records.
- Act as a mandated reporter of child abuse and neglect, following agency procedures with professionalism and confidentiality.
- Prepare a weekly newsletter for parents with approval from the Site Supervisor.
- Make active referrals to other service areas, document referrals, and conduct follow-up and support as part of the Head Start team.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education with Professional Certification in Birth-3, OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education with Permanent Certification in N-6, OR
- Master’s Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education with Initial Certification in Birth-3, OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education with Provisional Certification in N-6, OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.
- New York State permanent/initial certification in a preschool category preferred.
- A minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience, which can include internships.
- Demonstrated computer expertise and consistent skill upgrading.
- Ability to manage a classroom and multiple priorities efficiently.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and the ability to lead a team.
- Must provide a biennial physical from a licensed healthcare provider clearing you under New York State Day Care regulations.
- Background check required prior to employment.
- Knowledge and understanding of issues related to individuals and families in poverty.
- Ability to build upon the strengths of diverse populations to provide high-level services and lasting solutions.
Skills
- Computer expertise
- Classroom management
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Team leadership
Location
- Bigelow - SCHENECTADY, NY
Work Type
- Full Time
- 35hrs/wk
- 40-48wks/yr
Experience Level
- 1 year teaching experience (including internships)
Education Level
- 4 Year Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Professional Certification in Birth-3
- Permanent Certification in N-6
- Initial Certification in Birth-3
- Provisional Certification in N-6
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- New York State permanent/initial certification in a preschool category
Salary/Compensations
- $25.11 - $33.08 Hourly
- $25.11/hr starting w/ Bachelors Degree
- $29.98/hr starting w/ Masters Degree
- $33.08/hr starting w/ Masters Degree - Professional Early Childhood Education Certification
Benefits
- $5k Sign on Bonus
- $2500 at end of 4 month Introductory Period
- $2500 at the end of the first year
- Unemployment benefits during school breaks and summer months
- Paid Personal Time
- Paid Sick Time
- Company Holidays
- Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- 403(b) with Company Match!
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Parental Leave
About the Company
- Schenectady Community Action Program (SCAP) is an anti-poverty agency dedicated to serving low-income individuals and families in economic, educational, or social need.
- We believe in supporting one another to eradicate poverty.
- We are committed to improving communities, alleviating poverty, and changing people's lives.
- We provide employees with competitive wages, work-life balance, career advancement, and an amazing benefits package.
- We empower people to help families move out of poverty.
- Join our team to make a positive impact on our local community.
Equal Opportunity
- Schenectady Community Action Program is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, gender identification, military status, and without regard to the disability or handicap of qualified people, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.