What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead UPK Teacher position at Learning Together?
Learning Together is a highly regarded preschool program serving children with and without special needs in an integrated setting. Preschool Children are taught by an early childhood Special Education Teacher with a team of 2 Teaching Assistants and are supported by a full staff of professionals. Learning Togethers staff include Speech Pathologists, OTRs, COTAs, PTs, PTAs, School Psychologists, Social Workers, School Nurses, an Instructional Leader, a Music Therapist and a BCBA.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
· Retirement Plan
· Health Insurance
· Dental Insurance
· Vision Insurance
· Life Insurance
· Enhanced Disability Coverage
· Paid Time Off (PTO)
· Professional Development Assistance
· Employee Discount on Child Care
We are committed to supporting our staff’s well-being and professional growth through our comprehensive benefits package, designed to provide security and peace of mind.
General Education Teacher responsibilities include:
- Develop a teaching plan according to the child development and educational needs
- Improve social competencies and build self-esteem
- Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve disagreements
- Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through active exploration of the arts (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
- Organize classroom activities and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
- Track children’s progress and report to parents
- Collaborate with other educators
The successful UPK Teacher candidate possesses:
- Experience or high interest to work with preschoolers
- Familiarity with all facets of Preschool Special Education
- Experience with preschoolers within a classroom setting
- New York State Teaching Certification, Birth to Grade 2
- Professional and Personal References required
Teachers please send Learning Together a cover letter and full resume, including education, personal and work experience, and skills. Mail, Email or respond directly from this site.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Montgomery, NY 12549 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Montgomery, NY 12549: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000