Early Head Start Teacher: Inspire Young Minds & Families

SCO; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services in New York seeks an early childhood educator to provide high-quality learning experiences across social-emotional, literacy, language, math, science, and arts, while implementing individualized plans for each child.

You will collaborate with a Master Teacher, engage families, maintain observations and assessments, and support family goals, ensuring a safe, inclusive classroom aligned with SCO’s mission.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities required.
• Experience in early childhood settings and family engagement preferred.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality early learning program incorporating evidence-based curriculum and activities.
• Provide early learning experiences across social-emotional, literacy, language, mathematics, sciences, arts, and other subject matter.
• Develop and implement individual educational plans for children to support development.
• Establish a developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Provide ongoing observation and authentic assessment of children and document progress.
• Collaborate with family engagement specialist and interdisciplinary team to promote goals.
• Work with parents directly to promote participation and involvement in education activities.
• Facilitate reflective supervision and manage classroom staff and volunteers.
• Implement programming requirements per funding and model requirements.
• Maintain safe and healthy classroom environment and conduct health checks.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates or better in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in early childhood education or related field

Certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SCO Family of Services in New York seeks an early childhood educator to provide high-quality learning experiences across social-emotional, literacy, language, math, science, and arts, while implementing individualized plans for each child.

You will collaborate with a Master Teacher, engage families, maintain observations and assessments, and support family goals, ensuring a safe, inclusive classroom aligned with SCO’s mission.