Master Teacher II / Center Coordinator

Jefferson County, Inc.; Village of Carthage (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agency Fringe Benefit Plan

Paid school vacations

Unemployment benefits during summer months

Job summary

Jefferson County, Inc. is seeking a Master Teacher II/Center Coordinator for the Carthage Head Start Center. This role involves overseeing programs and teaching a classroom of up to 14 children, ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and experience teaching and supervising preschool children. Benefits include an Agency Fringe Benefit Plan and paid school vacations, promoting a work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience teaching preschool children and one year of supervision required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for oversight of the Carthage Head Start facility.
• Teach and maintain a classroom of up to fourteen 4-year old children.
• Ensure compliance with NYS Daycare licensing regulations and Head Start Performance Standards.

Skills

Supportive and non-judgmental in working with diverse families

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work with young children and adults

Proficient computer skills

Ability to facilitate appropriate trainings

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

18 credit hours in early childhood education

Job description

Job Title:

Master Teacher II/Center Coordinator

Program:

Head Start

Classification:

Academic / Full-time / Non-Exempt

Pay Rate:

$25.41 per hour

Position Grade:

7

Job Hours:

40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; daily hours may vary; occasional evening and weekend meetings and trainings required

Location:

Community Action's Carthage Head Start Center

Reports To:

Head Start/Pre-k Director

Position Summary:

The Master Teacher II/Center Coordinator is responsible for the oversight of the Carthage Head Start facility and the programs within the center to include 2 Center-Based programs and a Home-Based program. They will be responsible for teaching and maintaining a classroom of up to fourteen 4-year old children for four hours daily, Monday-Friday, with the support of a teacher assistant and aide, maintaining compliance with NYS Daycare licensing regulations and Head Start Performance Standards.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a Bachelor's Degree in a related field with 18 credit hours in early childhood education and/or a child development associate certificate required.

Experience:

Minimum of one year experience teaching preschool children and 1 year of supervision required.

Skills:

• Supportive and non-judgmental in working with diverse families
• Ability to work with young children and adults
• Maintain confidentiality of program and agency related information
• Serve as an advocate for children and families
• Work as a team member and cooperate with all Head Start staff to provide quality programming for children and families
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to facilitate appropriate trainings and staff meetings as necessary
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to keep accurate detailed records
• Work independently

Other:

All employment is conditional pending satisfactory medical exam and TB test; Policy Council approval; and receipt of comprehensive background clearance through the NYS Office of Children & Family Services at the time of hire. Employee will be required to sign an affidavit annually which states that he/she has not been indicated with a child abuse or neglect case within the past year. Must be able to provide independent transportation to perform job duties and maintain, throughout employment, a valid driver's license free from infractions. Preference is given to qualified in-house candidates. Must have medical insurance or will be required to utilize Agency Fringe Benefit for health insurance coverage. CAPC is a substance-free workplace and conducts random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug testing.

Benefits:

Agency Fringe Benefit Plan, academic schedule, paid school vacations, and unemployment benefits during the summer months.