Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

CEO is a Community Action Agency driven by our dedication to innovation, respect, and teamwork. We care deeply about helping to improve the lives of people across Rensselaer County, while striving for a work life balance and a collaborative culture for our team members

CEO is seeking a Universal Pre-K Teacher at School 12 in Troy, NY. The UPK Teacher should be proactive, professional and a team player. This position requires a strong school setting and 3 year old teaching background.

Join our dedicated team and help support an agency that changes lives and improves our community!

Our Staff Enjoy:

• Mission driven work, and colleagues that care about giving back to the community.
• Competitive Hourly Rate Offered----> $26/hr
• 12 paid holidays, Winter/Spring break, a week off between Christmas and New Years and a shortened Friday workday all summer long.**
• A generous paid time off policy and tenure-based accrual.

Our UPK Teachers:

• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate program for preschool children, meeting UPK School District requirements (including Common Core Standards).
• Use age-appropriate and positive guidance strategies to teach, encourage, and redirect inappropriate classroom behavior.
• Build relationships with staff and families through positive and professional communication, creating a welcoming environment, respecting diversity, and encouraging parent participation in the program.
• Work collaboratively with teacher assistants and service providers

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
• A New York State certification in Pre-Kindergarten (General Ed. Or Special Ed) or ability to obtain NYS certification through a plan of study
• Experience teaching preschool-age children
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S without the need for Visa Sponsorship.

Other Benefits Include:

• Full Time-35 Hour Work Week Monday-Friday 730am-3pm (10 month, UPK Schedule)
• Casual Dress Code
• Free Telemedicine
• Employee Assistance Program
• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts)
• Cash payment of three thousand dollars for waiving health insurance (FT)
• Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan
• When eligible, Employer Sponsored Pension Plan starting at 5% of salary contribution
• CEO Qualifies Eligible Employees for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program
• CEO is part of the Quality Stars program and scholarship opportunities are available for staff to advance their education and deepen their qualifications as early childhood professionals.

Please note: applicants for this position will be required to complete standard background clearances, which include fingerprints, New York State Child Abuse clearances, a physical and TB Test

Apply: -us/ Call: 518-272-6012, ext. 301 EOE/AA

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