Head Start Teacher
5 days ago
Rensselaer
Job DescriptionCEO 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 Rensselaer Family Resource Center is seeking a 10 Month Head Start Teacher that will: • Works as a team member with classroom staff and families to implement curriculum that is meaningful and meets the needs of individual children., • Works closely with the classroom Teacher to implement planned lesson plans and activities., • Support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance to children., • Promote positive social interactions among children and model appropriate communication., • Assist in delivering age-appropriate activities in various areas of learning., • Support small group activities and provide individualized instruction as needed., • Remain up to date on Head Start and child care licensing regulations., • Assist with completing daily classroom paperwork and conducting child observations and assessments., • Encourage and support family involvement in their child's education. Candidate 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: • Competitive Hourly Rate Offered $23/hr Associates degree~$25/hr Bachelors degree, • Monday-Friday 7:30am-3pm (35 hours per week) 10 Month position, • 12 paid holidays, 1 week off between Christmas and New Years, February, and April break., • Casual Dress Code, • 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: Call: 518-272-6012, ext. 283 EOE/AA