Head Start Teacher - Commission on Economic Opportunity : Job Details

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 Lansingburgh Family Resource Center is seeking a 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 $21/hr Associates degree~$23/hr Bachelors degree
• Monday-Friday 7am-3pm (Full Time)
• 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: Call: 518-###-####, ext. 301 EOE/AA