Preschool Classroom Teacher: Head Start (Oneonta - SUCO)

Opportunities for Otsego

New York

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Childcare, Customer Support/Service, Driver's License, Early Childhood Education, Lesson Plans, Licensing, Maintain Compliance, Nursery School and Preschool, Organizational Skills, People Management, Staff Training, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Volunteer Management
LOCATION
New York
POSTED
17 days ago
Preschool Classroom Teacher: Head Start

Head Start is seeking a creative, organized individual to join our teaching team in meeting the physical, cognitive, and social/emotional needs of toddlers enrolled in the Head Start center-based program. As a classroom teacher you will:
  • Develop, coordinate, and implement daily lesson plans, classroom activities, and outreach events
  • Guide children as they learn new skills including feeding, toileting, and self-care
  • Foster a welcoming and safe learning environment that promotes safe exploration for children and encourages parents to be active participants in their child’s education
  • Assist in supervision of classroom teaching staff, volunteers, and support management in ensuring compliance with day care licensing and Head Start Performance Standards.
This position has school breaks and summers off.  
 
Minimum Education and Experience: 
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field; one year of experience in an early childhood program; NYS Teacher Certification (for UPK program teachers only); valid, unrestricted New York State driver’s license and reliable transportation
 
Expected Skills:
Technical and service skills required by duties; client service orientation; accountability for results; teamwork; adaptability; reliability 
 
Working Conditions:
Typical pre-school environment and equipment; local travel; occasional work in client residences; possible exposure to childhood diseases
 
  • Standard Start Rate - education and experience meet job requirements
  • Advanced Start Rate - education and experience exceed job requirements (subject to approval)

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