Teacher

Joint Council For Economic Opportunity; Town of Malone (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

401K

Chamber Discounts

Job summary

Joint Council for Economic Opportunity (JCEO) is seeking a Head Start Teacher to educate preschool children in a Head Start Center in Malone, NY. The role is full-time, non-exempt, on site at 19 Webster Street with an hourly pay range of $19.76 to $21.96.

Responsibilities include planning activities, developing curriculum, overseeing classroom volunteers, and maintaining records while promoting health and CACFP-compliant meals. Benefits are provided as listed.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or in any field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education with experience teaching pre school age children, or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, with one year experience teaching pre school aged children and, one year of supervision (required by all of the above) or
• Two years of college with 24 credits in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a child-related area; and one year of child day care teaching experience; and one year of experience supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Plans individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills.
• Instructs children in practices of personal cleanliness and self care.
• Develops curriculum and lesson plans which provide for individual and group needs as approved by Education Services Manager.
• Helps children develop habits of caring for own clothing and picking up and putting away toys and books.
• Assists children with serving of breakfast, lunch and snack meeting CACFP guidelines.
• Carries out goals and activities designed to implement education objectives and performance standards.
• Supervises and trains adults in the classroom including interns, volunteers and parents.
• Keeps accurate records and inputs child and family information weekly.
• Attends parent meetings and trainings as required.
• Plans and conducts home teaching and parent-teacher conferences; secures substitutes when needed.

Education

Early Childhood Education degree or coursework related to ECE

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education with 1 year supervisory experience

Job description

JCEO is a private, not-for-profit Community Action Agency that has been serving Clinton and Franklin Counties in New York State since 1966. Through a comprehensive list of services, JCEO offers a helping hand to the working poor, the elderly, the sick, and the disadvantaged. Our legacy is defined by our staff and volunteers' unwavering dedication to enhancing the lives of our neighbors, creating an environment where those in need actively engage in their pursuit for self-sufficiency.

The Head Start Teacher instructs children in activities designed to promote social, physical, emotional and intellectual growth needed for Kindergarten in a Head Start Center.

Full time, Non-Exempt Position

Location: On Site at 19 Webster Street; Malone NY 12953

Hourly Rate of Pay Range: $19.76-21.96

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• North Country Chamber of Commerce Discounts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plans individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others, and using play equipment.
• Instructs children in practices of personal cleanliness and self care.
• Develops curriculum and lesson plans which provide for individual and group needs as approved by Education Services Manager.
• Helps children develop habits of caring for own clothing and picking up and putting away toys and books.
• Assists children with the serving of breakfast, lunch and snack which meet Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines.
• Carries out goals, policies and activities designed to implement education objectives and performance standards as directed by the Education Services Manager.
• Supervises, provides training, and directs daily activities of all adults participating in the classroom, including but not limited to; student interns, special friends, parents, foster grandparents and community volunteers.
• Keeps accurate and confidential records as required. Inputs child and family information and/or contacts, referrals, goal progress, and etc. into CAPTAIN at least weekly.
• Attends three Parent Meetings throughout the program year.
• Attends all meetings as approved by the Education Services Manager.
• Plans, conducts and evaluates home teaching and parent-teacher conferences no less than twice per year.
• Secures substitutes when absent or attending conferences.
• Keeps an accurate center inventory and requests supplies as needed.
• Maintains sound developmentally appropriate practices with all children in the center.
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate documentation of Non Federal Share for all volunteers and donations to the classroom.
• Attends all required training.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity, Inc.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A baccalaureate or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or in any field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education with experience teaching pre school age children, or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, with one year experience teaching pre school aged children and, one year of supervision (required by all of the above) or

Two years of college with 24 credits in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a child-related area; and one year of child day care teaching experience; and one year of experience supervising staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

JCEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department at 518-561-6310 or via email at [e-mail].