What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Teacher position at Commission On Economic Opportunity?
CEO is a Community Action Agency that’s committed to making a positive impact by supporting our customers, colleagues and community. We’re looking for individuals to join our agency that support and believe in our Values of: Helping Others, Respect, Accountability, Innovation & Teamwork. CEO’s many programs offer a broad range of services to meet the needs of our community.
Our Lansingburgh Family Resource Center is seeking a 10 Month Head Start Teacher that will:
- Plan and implement a daily education program for preschool children that integrates all components of the Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards.
- Works with classroom staff and parents to implement curriculum that is meaningful and meets the individual and program needs.
- Use positive guidance strategies to teach, encourage, and redirect behavior utilizing established behavior management policies and procedures
- Promote positive social interactions among children and model appropriate communication.
- Deliver age-appropriate activities and support small group activities and provide individualized instruction as needed.
- Enhance the continuation of learning between home and school by conducting two home visits and two parent/teacher conferences each year. Encourage parent participation in classroom and family fun days.
Complete all required paperwork including meals counts, attendance, daily health logs, etc. in a timely manner. Complete lesson plans, individualization goals, anecdotal records and assessments, as required
Candidate Qualifications:
- AAS or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
- Previous experience working with children
- Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and Office of Children and Family Services Day Care Regulations preferred
- Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without the need for VISA Sponsorship
Other Benefits Include:
- Competitive Hourly Rate Offered $23/hr Associates degree~$25/hr Bachelors degree
- Monday-Friday 7:30am-3pm ( Full Time- 35 hours per week) and 10 Month
- 12 paid holidays, 1 week off between Christmas and New Years. February and April breaks
- 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. Apply: https://www.ceoempowers.org/about/join-us/ Call: 518-272-6012, ext. 301 EOE/AA
Salary : $23 - $25
