Preschool UPK Teacher (25364)

Northern Rivers Family of Services; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Loan repayment assistance

Free training/CEU opportunities

Job summary

Northern Rivers Family of Services in Schenectady, NY is seeking a UPK Teacher to develop instructional plans and support student success in academic and behavioral goals. You will report to the Preschool Teacher, Special Education and work onsite.

The role requires a Masters level education and NYS certification or enrollment in a program leading to NYS ECE teacher certification. The school provides a health care package, tuition reimbursement, and benefits.

Qualifications

• CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education required.
• NYS certification or enrollment in a program leading to NYS ECE teacher certification required.

Responsibilities

• Follow all agency procedures and state/federal regulations about our school and students.
• Provide an inviting learning environment following Creative Curriculum Foundations and NYS Early Learning Guidelines.
• Develop and implement daily lesson plans reflecting students' needs and curriculum goals.
• Assess student progress with daily notes and by tracking growth in curriculum goals.
• Provide materials and experiences addressing social, physical, and emotional needs of each student.
• Create a child-centered environment with open-ended exploration, teacher-guided inquiry, structured activities, and sensory play.

Education

CDA OR Associate/Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

NYS certification in Early Childhood Education Birth-Grade 2 or enrollment in a cert program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Schenectady-Bigelow - Schenectady, NY 12304
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Masters
Salary Range: $20.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Education

As a UPK Teacher, you will be responsible for the development of classroom instructional plans for students. You will also support students’ success in academic and behavioral goals. You will report to the Preschool Teacher, Special Education and will work onsite.

Responsibilities

• Follow all agency procedures, along with state and federal regulations about our school and students.
• Provide an inviting learning environment following the Creative Curriculum Foundations, NYS Early Learning Guidelines and other state and local curriculum documents.
• Develop and implement daily lesson plans reflecting the needs of individual students and curriculum goals.
• Assess student progress by recording daily anecdotal records and by determining expected growth as listed in the curriculum goals.
• Provide appropriate materials and experiences which address the social, physical, and emotional needs of each student.
• Provide a child‑centered environment with a balance of open‑ended exploration, teacher‑guided inquiry, structured activities, and sensory‑based play; foster children’s curiosity, engagement, and reasoning.
• Plan and coordinate the work of the parents and classroom volunteers in daily activities and special events.
• Communicate with parents through individual parent conferences, daily notes, journals, phone calls and develop activities which promote home/school relations.
• Participate in professional development opportunities dealing with curriculum and current early childhood issues by the district OCFS.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Coordinate and model the implementation of classroom Pyramid practices and strategies.
• Coordinate the safety and well‑being of students through the use of established classroom and schoolwide procedures.
• Follow school and agency procedures for reporting incidents, including behavior incident reports (IR) and incidents such as child/sexual abuse, substance abuse, harassment, bullying and violence.
• Work with other teachers, clinicians, administrators, medical staff and other school staff to provide integrated support, assistance, and treatment to students.

Requirements and Education

• CDA (Child Development Associate Credential) OR Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
• NYS certification in Early Childhood Education Birth‑Grade 2, Nursery Kindergarten & Grades 1–6 or enrollment in a program that leads to NYS Early Childhood Education teacher certification required.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• 401(k) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client’s lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work.