Teacher - Head Start - 10 Month Program

ULSTER COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE INC; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Leave accruals

SEP-IRA retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Summer PTO

Job summary

UCCAC, Inc. in Kingston, NY is seeking a full-time Head Start Teacher to provide a safe, engaging preschool environment for children and families.

The role involves planning lessons, collaborating with families, and supporting children's development in a structured, supportive setting. The position offers a competitive hourly wage, with benefits, leave accruals, an SEP-IRA, tuition reimbursement, and 7 weeks of PTO during the summer for 10-month employees.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree in early childhood education required.
• 1 year or more of experience in a preschool setting.
• Valid NY driver’s license and reliable transportation; CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, healthy preschool learning environment for children and families.
• Develop individual and weekly lesson plans; submit plans per procedures.
• Collaborate with guardians and center team to identify strengths, needs and interests of each child.
• Model social manners during meals and plan transitions to be calm and predictable.
• Attend parent meetings to explain Head Start operations and programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Classroom management

Education

ECE degree (AAS/BA)

Other degree with 6+ ECE courses

Job description

UCCAC, Inc. in Kingston, NY is looking to hire a full-time Head Start Teacher. Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Would you like to use your skills to contribute to an organization that makes a difference in your community? If so, please read on!

This teaching position earns a competitive wage of $18.42 - $22.01/hour, depending on the degree. We provide excellent perks, including benefits, leave accruals, an SEP-IRA retirement plan, and tuition reimbursement. Additionally, our 10-month employees receive 7 weeks of paid time off (PTO) during summer break.

About Uccac, Inc.

Incorporated in 1965, we strive to implement the philosophy of self-help. We believe in giving a hand up, not a handout. We do this through practical, timely, and innovative programs and services. Our organization promotes self-sufficiency and dignity for those we serve. We are on a mission to change people's lives, improve communities, and make Ulster and Sullivan Counties a better place to live.

We strive to hire exceptional staff members to serve our community. We couldn't do this important work without them. In return for their hard work and dedication, we offer our team fantastic benefits and a supportive work culture!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HEAD START TEACHER

As a Head Start Teacher, you provide a safe and healthy preschool learning environment that is welcoming to children and their parents. Every shift, you come to class energized and ready to take on the day. You conduct classroom planning sessions to develop both individual and weekly lesson plans. You submit those lesson plans for review in accordance with the established procedures. In cooperation with the child's guardian and the center team, you identify the strengths, needs, and interests of each child to develop individual educational plans.

You provide an educational environment and implement a curriculum that encourages the development of self‑awareness, autonomy, and self‑expression. At mealtimes, you participate with the children and use it as a teaching opportunity to model appropriate social manners. You plan for transitions so that they occur in a predictable and unrushed manner that helps the children feel safe. As needed, you attend parent meetings to familiarize parents with Head Start and its operations. You feel great about providing children with quality education and fostering their development!

Qualifications

• Associate degree in early childhood education OR Bachelor's degree in early childhood education
• AA or BA in another field, at least 6+ courses in early childhood education
• 1 year or more of experience working with young children in a preschool setting
• Valid NY driver's license and reliable personal transportation
• Current CPR and first aid certification or the willingness to complete training at the first opportunity
• Ability to lift and carry a 50-pound child

Can you work well with staff and parents as part of a team? Are you patient and friendly? Do you have excellent classroom management skills? If yes, you might just be perfect for this preschool position!

WORK SCHEDULE

This full-time educational position typically works Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm.

Salary: $18.42 - $22.01 per hour