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 Rensselaer Family Resource Center is seeking a 10 Month Head Start Teacher that will:
- Works as a team member with classroom staff and families to implement curriculum that is meaningful and meets the needs of individual children.
- Works closely with the classroom Teacher to implement planned lesson plans and activities.
- Support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance to children.
- Promote positive social interactions among children and model appropriate communication.
- Assist in delivering age-appropriate activities in various areas of learning.
- Support small group activities and provide individualized instruction as needed.
- Remain up to date on Head Start and child care licensing regulations.
- Assist with completing daily classroom paperwork and conducting child observations and assessments.
- Encourage and support family involvement in their child's education.
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 (35 hours per week) 10 Month position
- 12 paid holidays, 1 week off between Christmas and New Years, February, and April break.
- Casual Dress Code
- 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. 283 EOE/AA
Salary : $23 - $25