Head Start Teacher

CEO is a Community Action Agency thats committed to making a positive impact by supporting our customers, colleagues and community. Were looking for individuals to join our agency that support and believe in our

Values of:

Helping Others, Respect, Accountability, Innovation & Teamwork. CEOs many programs offer a broad range of services to meet the needs of our community. Our Rensselaer Family Resource Center is seeking a 10 Month Head Start Teacher that will:

Works as a team member with classroom staff and families to implement curriculum that is meaningful and meets the needs of individual children.

Works closely with the classroom Teacher to implement planned lesson plans and activities.

Support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance to children.

Promote positive social interactions among children and model appropriate communication. Assist in delivering age-appropriate activities in various areas of learning. Support small group activities and provide individualized instruction as needed. Remain up to date on Head Start and child care licensing regulations.

Assist with completing daily classroom paperwork and conducting child observations and assessments.

Encourage and support family involvement in their child's education.

Candidate Qualifications:

AAS or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education Previous experience working with children Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and Office of Children and Family Services Day Care Regulations preferredCandidate must be authorized to work in the US without the need for

VISA Sponsorship Other Benefits Include:

Competitive Hourly Rate Offered $23/hr Associates degree~$25/hr Bachelors degree Monday-Friday 7:30am-3pm (35 hours per week) 10 Month position 12 paid holidays, 1 week off between Christmas and New Years, February, and April break.

Casual Dress CodeTelemedicineEmployee Assistance ProgramHealthcare, 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.

Apply:

https://www.ceoempowers.org/about/join-us/

Call:

518-272-6012, ext. 283 EOE/AA