Preschool Classroom Teacher: Head Start (Oneonta - SUCO)

Opportunities for Otsego; Town of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

Health, dental, vision, and optional benefits

Employer Health Savings Account contributions

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Merit-based increases and annual COLA

Training and certification opportunities

Job summary

Opportunities for Otsego in Oneonta, NY is looking for a creative and organized Preschool Classroom Teacher for their Head Start program. This role involves developing and implementing lesson plans while guiding toddlers' physical and emotional needs.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field, along with relevant experience and certifications. The position offers a supportive environment with school breaks and summers off, along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in an early childhood program.
• NYS Teacher Certification for UPK program teachers only.
• Valid, unrestricted New York State driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement daily lesson plans and classroom activities.
• Guide children in learning skills including feeding and self-care.
• Foster a safe learning environment promoting active participation by parents.
• Supervise classroom teaching staff and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Client service orientation

Accountability for results

Teamwork

Adaptability

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field

Job description

Opportunities for Otsego - also known as OFO - has been positively impacting the lives of low-income individuals and families since 1966. Our diverse team of hardworking and talented individuals deliver services, support and administration in over a dozen programs. OFO employees gain personal satisfaction by knowing they are helpings to change lives in our community and are offered:

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Health, dental, vision, and other optional benefits
• Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions on eligible plans
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program, including FREE Talkspace Go resources
• Merit-based increases and annual COLA
• Local, state, and national training and certification opportunities
• A technology-rich environment
• Comfortable and private breastfeeding/pumping areas

Opportunities for Otsego is an equal opportunity employer. Opportunities for Otsego participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information for all newly hired employees to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

How to Apply

Start your career at Opportunities for Otsego by clicking one of the positions listed below for details and to apply. If you are interested in multiple positions, it is recommended to apply in the order of interest.

Completed applications are acknowledged via email. Hiring managers will contact candidates whom they wish to interview. OFO respectfully asks applicants not to call the agency regarding the status of their application.

If you have questions about any of the positions or our application process, contact us [e-mail].

Location: Oneonta, NY

Job Id:412

# of Openings:1

Preschool Classroom Teacher: Head Start

Head Start is seeking a creative, organized individual to join our teaching team in meeting the physical, cognitive, and social/emotional needs of toddlers enrolled in the Head Start center-based program. As a classroom teacher you will:

• Develop, coordinate, and implement daily lesson plans, classroom activities, and outreach events
• Guide children as they learn new skills including feeding, toileting, and self-care
• Foster a welcoming and safe learning environment that promotes safe exploration for children and encourages parents to be active participants in their child’s education
• Assist in supervision of classroom teaching staff, volunteers, and support management in ensuring compliance with day care licensing and Head Start Performance Standards.

This position has school breaks and summers off.

Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field; one year of experience in an early childhood program; NYS Teacher Certification (for UPK program teachers only); valid, unrestricted New York State driver’s license and reliable transportation

Expected Skills: Technical and service skills required by duties; client service orientation; accountability for results; teamwork; adaptability; reliability

Working Conditions: Typical pre-school environment and equipment; local travel; occasional work in client residences; possible exposure to childhood diseases

• Standard Start Rate - education and experience meet job requirements
• Advanced Start Rate - education and experience exceed job requirements (subject to approval)