Special Education Teacher

Astor Services Inc.; Town of Cairo (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four personal days

Full benefit package

Paid long-term disability and life insurance

Medical and dental plan participation

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

A non-profit organization in the Town of Cairo is seeking a Preschool Teacher to provide educational services for three and four-year-old children in a nurturing environment. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, managing classroom staff, and documenting children's developmental progress. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood and possesses a NYS certification for children with disabilities. The position offers a full benefits package and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood required; Masters preferred.
• NYS certification for children with disabilities is mandatory.
• Experience with relevant populations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming and safe classroom environment.
• Implement high-quality lesson plans aligned with curriculum.
• Document observations and assessments for children's development.
• Oversee classroom staff and maintain health and safety practices.
• Incorporate varied experiences to foster skill development.

Skills

Classroom management

Play-based learning

Lesson planning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood

NYS certification for children with disabilities (Birth-2nd grade)

Job description

Astor Services is hiring Preschool Teachers today! Enjoy working Monday through Friday from 8-3pm. Head Start is a federally funded preschool program delivering services to 3 and 4-year old children and their families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being.

The Teacher will be responsible for the delivery of educational services to children in a classroom setting in a lead role. The teacher will utilize the Creative Curriculum, a play‑based Curriculum, to provide a safe, engaging and nurturing classroom for three and four-year-olds. The teacher will be responsible for implementing high quality lesson plans, ongoing assessments, and will participate in home visits to provide families with feedback on their child’s development. We are seeking a positive, professional and caring teacher to join our team!

Job Responsibilities

• Creates a well‑organized learning environment for children that conveys a welcoming, trusting, and safe environment.
• Understands and incorporates the principles of play‑based learning.
• Demonstrates effective classroom management, including responsibility for supervision of all children.
• Completes effective lesson plans with clear objectives and aligns with the curriculum.
• Completes initial screenings of each students’ capabilities upon entering the classroom.
• Documents ongoing observations and assessments through the Creative Curriculum assessment tool and provides feedback to families via home visits and parent‑teacher conferences.
• Incorporates a variety of experiences in the classroom to individualize and foster the children’s emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and self‑help skill development.
• Able to work as a team member and manage classroom staff (teaching assistants and one‑to‑one aides) to implement routine and structure in the classroom.
• Follows safety and health practices in the daily operation of duties to maintain a safe learning environment.

What we provide

• Offers four personal days.
• Full benefit package and ongoing professional development at no cost to staff.
• Enjoy time off per the School Calendar.
• Sick time is provided.
• Fully paid individual long‑term disability and life insurance.
• Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.
• Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.
• Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Room for growth and advancement within the organization.

Requirements

• · Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood withy a Masters degree preferred.
• · NYS certification children with disabilities Birth-2nd grade required.
• · Experience with the population served is preferred.