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Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County Inc

Pre-K Master Teacher I/II - Evans Mills III

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 5 days ago

Location: Evans Mills, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.

$39,705 / year median in New York

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Master Teacher works with the Teacher Assistant and Teacher Aide to provide a healthy, safe, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for up to 18 preschool students for the AM and PM sessions. The Master Teacher is also responsible for supervising the Teacher Assistant and Teacher Aide, along with maintaining compliance with required training, documentation, and accurate recordkeeping. The Master Teacher reports directly to the Pre-k Coordinator.

EDUCATION

NYS Certification in Birth-2 or Special Education; or a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education; or an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood with experience in an early childhood setting.

EXPERIENCE

Previous experience in an early childhood education setting required.

SKILLS:

Knowledge of child development and the ability to work with young children; strong communication, organizational and time management skills; ability to maintain confidentiality of program and agency related information; keep accurate detailed records, serve as an advocate for children and families; and cooperate with all staff to provide quality programming for Pre-K children and families.

OTHER:

All employment is conditional pending satisfactory medical exam and TB test; receipt of fingerprint clearance at the time of hire; and employee will be required to sign an affidavit annually which states that he/she has not been indicated in a child abuse or neglect case within the past year. Preference is given to qualified in-house candidates. Must be able to provide independent transportation to perform job responsibilities. CAPC is a Substance-Free Workplace. Employees are subject to random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug testing.

BENEFITS

Academic schedule, paid school vacations, Flexible Benefits Plan, and unemployment benefits during the summer.

TO APPLY

Submit updated resume, CAPC application form, college transcript, certification or 5-year plan to Community Action Planning Council, 518 Davidson Street, Watertown NY 13601, Fax 315-785-0892 or email hr@capcjc.org. Application Form available at www.capcjc.org. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. EOE