CEO is a Community Action Agency driven by our dedication to innovation, respect, and teamwork. We care deeply about helping to improve the lives of people across Rensselaer County,  while striving toward a work life balance and a collaborative culture for our team members. 

Our staff enjoy:

• 12 plus paid holidays, a week off between Christmas and New Years, half days before holidays, and a shortened Friday workday all summer long. (Including a February & April break)
• A generous paid time off policy, starting with 5 front loaded vacation days, 8 front loaded sick days, tenure-based accrual, and the ability to roll over unused time annually. 
• Full-time 35-hour work week that includes paid professional development opportunities during work hours.
• Mission driven work, and colleagues that also care about giving back to the community.
• Competitive Salary Offered**($26/HR for teaching certificate but no management experience. $27/hr for teaching certificate WITH management experience.)**

As a Assistant Center Manager, You Will;

• Supervise, direct, and evaluate the performance of all UPK assigned staff.
• Provide daily support, observations, and monitoring of classrooms associated with UPK collaboration.
• Assist Center Manager with staff and building oversight in compliance with all agency and personnel policies/procedures and OCFS regulations 
• Assist Center Manager to ensure the collection, review, accuracy, and submission of all required paperwork
• Assist Center Manager in coordinating substitutes, volunteers, student teachers, interns, and service providers following agency and department policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications;

• Minimum of 1-3 years prior teaching experience.
• Bachelor’s in early childhood or related field required, as well as knowledge of OCFS Licensing regulations.
• Experience in a leadership role with management-level responsibilities and prior experience in a Head Start Program.
• NYS Early Childhood Teaching Certificate REQUIRED

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