Preschool Teacher

Make a Difference. Embrace Challenges. Create Connections. Empower Others.   If those statements ignite you, you’re at the right place! We are looking for a Preschool Teacher at Victory Learning Center at Monarch, our integrated Early Childhood Program for students 2.5-5 years old.  To learn more about our school, click here: OLVHS Early Education Program Our education program strives to provide specialized, high quality educational programming for students with and without disabilities across Western New York. Our programs serve Pre-K through 12th grade students in 6 schools, with a focus on blending academic and social emotional support to meet the diverse needs of all learners. Pay Range: $18.85 - $23.00/hour, based on applicable experience  Benefits: Paid School Breaks  Paid Holidays Additional Paid Time Off (PTO) Free dental services at BVS Dental Clinic  Paid Employer sponsored life insurance Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance Up to $600 every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too Perks: Teacher Mentor Program Casual dress code OLV Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200 Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (click here to learn more: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working $$ Employee referral program $$ Job Summary: The Teacher-Preschool works in collaboration with the Special Education Teacher to provide quality education to preschool students in an integrated preschool classroom. Essential Job Duties: Creates an educational climate that promotes success, independence, a productive atmosphere, and provides students with encouragement, safety and stimulation. Demonstrate adequate knowledge of: subject matter, an ability to think critically, developmentally appropriate practices that encourages the physical, social, and cognitive development of each child. Create, implement and share effective behavior management techniques or plans. Assists in the maintenance and completion of the student’s cumulative records. Complete Quarterly Progress Reports on all students that are distributed to parents. Maintain client confidentiality within HIPPA/FERPA and agency guidelines. Assists in planning schedules, lesson plans, room arrangements and materials. Communicates effectively with parents (through daily notes, notebooks, phone calls, conferences, etc.) as needed. Participates in parent-teacher conferences. Participates in team meetings. Assists in planning monthly activities that demonstrate a commitment to encouraging family connections. Assists in the monitoring and tracking weekly/bi-weekly goal progression of students. Assists the Special Education teacher in ensuring that each OCFS/NYS Education mandates are met with daily instruction. Assists in the Special Education Teacher with behavior management. Skills: Basic Computer skills Excellent interpersonal skills Competencies: Communication: Oral and written Attention to detail: Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks Dependability: Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations Adaptability: Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace Education Requirements: Minimum Degree Required: Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field OR Child Development Associate credential or other office-recognized credential specific to the preschool developmental period, and 1 year experience OR High School Diploma/GED with nine credits in Early Childhood Education study plan leading to an Associate’s degree and 2 years of experience Experience: Minimum Experience Required:  1-2 years Required License/Registration/ Certification: Valid NYS Teaching Assistant Certification is required If you are a current OLV Human Services Preschool Teacher, you will need to be certified by 3/1/2020. Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) is preferred  Training: New Hire Orientation Physical Requirements: The overall nature of the position is sedentary requiring little physical effort with occasional light physical exertion required. There is little, if any, exposure to environmental conditions. The constant physical demand of the position is sitting. The frequent physical demands of the position are standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination. The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.

Salary : $180 - $600