Universal Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

WE’RE HIRING! 

Universal Pre-Kindergarten Head Teacher

Do you love helping young children learn, grow, and discover the world around them? 

SCCDC is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Universal Pre-Kindergarten Head Teacher to lead a classroom team, create engaging learning experiences, and support preschool children as they build the skills they need for school success!  This part-year position offers a generous paid leave package, including sick and personal time, holidays, snow days, and school recesses—making it a rewarding opportunity for an educator who wants to make a meaningful impact in the classroom and community.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead a UPK classroom team in delivering a high-quality, developmentally appropriate preschool program.
• Plan and implement engaging lessons that support school readiness, social-emotional growth, and early learning goals.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Use observations, screenings, and assessment data to individualize learning experiences for each child.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and organized classroom environment.

Qualifications: Licensed and/or Certified Teacher or as required under UPK Regulations/District; Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education with a plan to work toward a Master’s degree and obtain NYS Teacher Certification for Birth–Grade 2; Experience working in a preschool classroom is preferred.

Additional Requirements: All SCCDC positions require three letters of reference, OCFS clearance, current physical with Tuberculin test, and a valid NYS Driver’s License.

Pay Range: $23.99–$26.75 per hour | $700 Sign-On Bonus Available!

Why Join SCCDC?

• Health, Dental & Vision Plans Available 
• 401(k) Plan 
• Simplified Employee Pension
• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance 
• Employer Sponsored Short-Term Disability Benefits
• Generous Paid Leave including Sick, Personal, Holidays, Snow Days & School Recesses 
• Continuing Education & Tuition Assistance Program 
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to grow as an early childhood professional
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Applications will be reviewed as received, and qualified candidates will be contacted for the next step in the hiring process.

This agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer