Universal PreK Teacher

Unity House of Troy Inc; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

403(b) company contributions after one

50% childcare tuition discount

Gym, tuition, and cell phone discounts

11 paid holidays + floating holidays

Sick leave 56 hours

13 paid days off in first year

Job summary

A Child’s Place – Albany seeks a Universal PreK Teacher to lead UPK and UPK-only classrooms in our downtown Albany location. The role offers full-time hourly work in Albany, with a sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits.

You will collaborate with staff, families, and the Albany City School District to deliver developmentally appropriate curricula aligned with NYS standards. Ideal candidates have NYS Early Childhood Education certification or a plan to obtain it, and a strong commitment to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 9 college credits in a related field with a written plan for certification.
• Preferred: NYS Certification in Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 2).
• CDA with a plan for continued education also considered.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and child-centered instructional skills.
• 13 paid days off in your first year (increases annually).
• 56 hours of NYS Sick Leave.
• 11 paid holidays and new pop-up holiday + 2 floating holidays.
• Major medical leave and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans addressing all learning domains.
• Work collaboratively with classroom staff to promote diversity, inclusion, teamwork, and mutual respect.
• Actively engage children in conversation to support language development, early literacy, and social–emotional skills.
• Build strong, positive relationships with families as partners in each child’s learning and growth.
• Collaborate with the Albany City School District to implement curriculum aligned with NYS Learning Standards.
• Maintain MAT certification and administer medications as required.
• Conduct ongoing assessments using multiple methods to track student progress.
• Complete lesson plans, assessments, and progress reports in a timely and organized manner.
• Maintain reliable transportation and consistently arrive on time for scheduled shifts.
• Follow all OCFS licensing regulations and agency policies.

Skills

Lesson planning

Collaboration

Language development

Family engagement

Curriculum alignment

Medication administration

Assessment & reporting

Punctuality

Education

9 college credits with plan for certification

NYS Early Childhood Education Certification (Birth–Grade 2)

CDA with plan for continued education

Job description

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Universal PreK Teacher

A Child’s Place - Albany Full Time Hourly Albany, NY, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2004

Salary Range: $19.30 To $20.36 Annually

$2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS

A Child’s Place is seeking dedicated early childhood professionals to lead our integrated UPK and UPK-only classrooms at our downtown Albany location. Join a mission-driven team committed to supporting young learners and fostering a welcoming, inclusive community.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans addressing all learning domains.
• Work collaboratively with classroom staff to promote diversity, inclusion, teamwork, and mutual respect.
• Actively engage children in conversation to support language development, early literacy, and social–emotional skills.
• Build strong, positive relationships with families as partners in each child’s learning and growth.
• Collaborate with the Albany City School District to implement curriculum aligned with NYS Learning Standards.
• Maintain MAT certification and administer medications as required.
• Conduct ongoing assessments using multiple methods to track student progress.
• Complete lesson plans, assessments, and progress reports in a timely and organized manner.
• Maintain reliable transportation and consistently arrive on time for scheduled shifts.
• Follow all OCFS licensing regulations and agency policies.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 9 college credits in a related field with a written plan for certification considered.
• Preferred: NYS Certification in Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 2).
• Child Development Associate (CDA) with a plan for continued education also considered.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and child-centered instructional skills.
• 13 paid days off in your first year (increases annually)
• 56 hours of NYS Sick Leave
• 11 paid holidays and new pop-up holiday! + 2 floating holidays
• Major medical leave
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 403(b) company contributions after one year of employment
• 50% childcare tuition discount at A Child’s Place
• Gym, tuition, and cell phone discounts

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Join us in making life better for children in our communities!