What are the responsibilities and job description for the Universal Pre Kindergarten 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 Classroom in School 12 (Troy, NY) is seeking a Universal Pre-K Teacher that will:
- Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate program for preschool children, meeting UPK School District requirements (including Common Core Standards).
- Use age-appropriate and positive guidance strategies to teach, encourage, and redirect inappropriate classroom behavior.
- Build relationships with staff and families through positive and professional communication, creating a welcoming environment, respecting diversity, and encouraging parent participation in the program.
- Work collaboratively with teacher assistants and service providers
Candidate Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
- A New York State certification in Pre-Kindergarten (General Ed. Or Special Ed) or ability to obtain NYS certification through a plan of study
- Experience teaching preschool-age children
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S without the need for Visa Sponsorship.
Other Benefits Include:
- Competitive Hourly Rate Offered $26/hr.
- Full Time-35 Hour Work Week Monday-Friday 730am-3pm (10 month, UPK Schedule)
- 12 paid holidays, 1 week off between Christmas and New Years and a shortened Friday workday during the summer.
- A generous paid time off policy and tenure-based accrual.
- 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. Apply: https://www.ceoempowers.org/about/join-us/ Call: 518-272-6012, ext. 301 EOE/AA
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