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 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 Universal Pre-K Teacher at our Rensselaer Center. The UPK Teacher should be proactive, professional and a 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----> $26/hr
- 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 UPK Teachers:
- 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
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:
- Full Time-35 Hour Work Week Monday-Friday 730am-3pm (10 month, UPK Schedule)
- 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
Salary : $26
