Our UPK Teachers:

• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate program for preschool children, meeting UPK School District requirements (including Common Core Standards).
• 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.
• Work collaboratively with teacher assistants and service providers

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
• A New York State certification in Pre-Kindergarten (General Ed. Or Special Ed) or ability to obtain NYS certification through a plan of study
• Experience teaching preschool-age children

• Other Benefits Include:

• Full Time-35 Hour Work Week Monday-Friday 
• Casual Dress Code
• Free Telemedicine
• Employee Assistance Program
• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts)
• Cash payment of three thousand dollars for waiving health insurance (FT)
• Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan
• When eligible, Employer Sponsored Pension Plan starting at 5% of salary contribution
• CEO Qualifies Eligible Employees for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program
• CEO is part of the Quality Stars program and scholarship opportunities are available for staff to advance their education and deepen their qualifications as early childhood professionals. 

Please note: applicants for this position will be required to complete standard background clearances, which include fingerprints, New York State Child Abuse clearances, a physical and TB Test

Apply: https://www.ceoempowers.org/about/join-us/ Call: 518-272-6012, ext. 301 EOE/AA