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.
$21.68 per hour with Associates Degree. $23.24 per hour with Bachelor's Degree.
JOB HOURS
37.5 hours per week; Monday-Friday. Occasional evening hours required.
JOB LOCATION
CAPC Watertown Head Start Center -Unit 3
JOB SUMMARY:
The Master Teacher II is responsible for teaching and maintaining a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate pre-school classroom of 18 children - age 4 years old with the assistance of the Teacher Assistant and Teacher Aide. The Master Teacher prepares and implements lesson plans for age appropriate classroom activities and maintains compliance with NYS Daycare and Head Start regulations. This person provides leadership, supervision and guidance to classroom staff. Systematic planning and recordkeeping are essential for this position.
EDUCATION
Associate Degree minimum in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
SKILLS:
Knowledge of early childhood, ability to work with young children, supportive and non-judgmental in working with diverse families, strong organization, communication and time management skills, maintain confidentiality of program and agency related information, serve as an advocate for children and families, work independently and as a team member to provide quality programming for Head Start children and families, and keep accurate detailed records
OTHER:
Employment is conditional pending satisfactory medical exam and TB test, receipt of clearance from the NYS Office of Children and Family Services, NYS Central Register for Child Abuse & Neglect, and NYS Criminal Justice Center at the time of hire. CAPC is a substance free workplace. The agency conducts random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug testing. Physical requirements of the job include standing, sitting, walking short distances, and lifting up to 40 lbs. Must have a valid driver's license. Preference is given to qualified in-house candidates.
BENEFITS
Agency Flexible Benefits Plan, academic schedule, paid school vacations, and unemployment benefits during the summer.
TO APPLY
Submit updated resume, CAPC employment application, and college transcripts to Community Action Planning Council, 518 Davidson Street, Watertown, New York 13601,
Fax:
315-785-0892, or email scolligan@capcjc.org Application form available at www.capcjc.org Application/resumes will be accepted until position is filled. EOE
