Lead Preschool Teacher/UPK - school year

This position is the lead in a preschool classroom of Head Start children at our Caroline St. location in Saratoga Springs. Will facilitate team planning, implementation, and supervision of classroom activities. Provides supervision to Assistant Teachers and Program Aides. Works with typically developing children and children with disabilities.

Expectations:

Works with classroom staff and parents to implement curriculum that is meaningful and meets the individual and program needs. Supervise classrooms staff, promoting teamwork and professional growth. Responsible for the weekly preparation of daily lesson plans that support children's learning goals. Develop an individual plan for each child to include goal setting based on identified needs and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established school readiness goals and outcome goals. Address challenging behaviors using developmentally appropriate, supportive, and consistent approaches. Model and teach appropriate social skills, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation. Ensure the site and its programming are in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and NY Pre-K regulations. Center Director responsibilities include maintaining safety and facility compliance. Position starts at $22.70 if candidate has a Bachelor's Degree and holds the required teaching certification. A rate of $24.86 is offered if candidate has a Master's Degree and holds the required teaching certification. A higher rate of pay may also be considered based on previous relevant teaching experience and certification. Will also offer an additional .25 for center director duties. This is a school year position working 44 weeks of the year (late August to late June). Candidates please send a cover letter along with a resume reflecting NYS Teaching Certification in a preschool category. Knowledge, skills, abilities: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education. Valid NYS Teaching Certification in a preschool category. 1 year of experience supervising staff in a child care program with successful and proven techniques for management. 1 year of full-time teaching experience in an early childhood program. Valid driver's license and insurable to operate agency vehicles. Must be willing to obtain and maintain Basic First Aid, CPR certification and MAT (Medication Administration Training) within the initial probationary period and maintain certification. Required to be MAT trained and certified to pass medications as needed. Experience with safe and thorough basic cleaning and sanitation practices for classrooms, inspections, fire drills, etc. Build strong, respectful partnerships with families that is responsive to the unique needs and culture, such as single parents, grandparents as caregivers, co-parenting relationships, LGTBQ families, non-English speaking, teen parents, domestic violence situations and more. There will be a legally permissable background check for the successful candidate. LifeWorks Community Action, formerly Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council, is a nonprofit that helps thousands of neighbors each year overcome the challenges of poverty by providing food, early childhood education, energy services, health and wellness, and immigrant services. Popular programs include The Pantry in Ballston Spa and The Kitchen in Saratoga Springs, as well as Head Start, WIC and Weatherization. Help Starts Here.

EOE Pay:

$22.70 - $24.86 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Early childhood education: 1 year (Required)

Teaching:

1 year (Required)

Supervising:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) NYS Teaching Certification - preschool category (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person