What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Teacher position at Commission On Economic Opportunity?
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 for a work life balance and a collaborative culture for our team members
CEO is seeking a Head Start Teacher at our Lansingburgh Center here in Troy, NY. The Head Start Teacher should be proactive, professional and team player. This position requires a strong school setting and teaching background.
Join our dedicated team and help support an agency that changes lives and improves our community!
Our Staff Enjoy:
- Mission driven work, and colleagues that care about giving back to the community.
- Competitive Hourly Rate Offered----> $21/hr Associates degree~$23/hr Bachelors degree
- 12 paid holidays, Winter/Spring break, a week off between Christmas and New Years and a shortened Friday workday all summer long.**
- A generous paid time off policy and tenure-based accrual.
Our Head Start Teachers:
- Promote children’s development and learning through the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Use age-appropriate and positive guidance strategies to teach, encourage, and redirect inappropriate classroom behavior
- Build positive relationships with staff and families through positive and professional communication, creating a welcoming environment, respecting diversity, and encouraging parent participation in the center
Qualifications: - AAS or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
- Previous experience working with children
- Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and Office of Children and Family Services Day Care Regulations preferred
- Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without the need for VISA Sponsorship
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. Apply: https://www.ceoempowers.org/about/join-us/ Call: 518-272-6012, ext. 301 EOE/AA
Salary : $21 - $23
