Preschool Special Education Teacher - Fulton, NY Long Term Sub position (starting immediately to cover 2-3 months leave, with opportunity to move to another position when Special education teacher returns.) Full Time Monday - Friday School Calendar plus 6 weeks summer program (get most school breaks off) Inclusion Preschool Setting within UPK program Special Ed teacher, Lead Teacher, 3 TA's team for each classroom of 18 children Hi there, we're Milestones Children's Center! Do you have a passion for working with children with special needs during their earliest and most critical years of learning and development? Do you have a master's degree in early childhood special education or similar degree ? "Teaching is more than imparting knowledge; it is inspiring change." We believe in
INVESTING
in our employees because our inclusion preschool is only as good as our team . Here are some job benefits we think you'll love! Monday - Friday (no weekends) 7:30am - 3:30pm (no evenings) Paid Holidays Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Training Complimentary Childcare Student Loan Forgiveness Program Complimentary AD&D Insurance Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance 401k with Company Matching …and so much more! About This Role Get ready to embark on an adventure filled with crayons, giggles, and the occasional glitter explosion. We're looking for a Special Education Teacher who's not just here to help, but to bring a splash of fun and creativity into the classroom. If you can juggle snack time, story time, and the frequent "Where did my shoe go?" moments, then this job is for you! Top 3
Key Responsibilities:
Provide exceptional care and instruction to both special needs and typically developing children, alongside the lead preschool teacher. Support children's understanding of the curriculum and behavior needs through strong, language-based, on-on-one interaction; and modify activities as needed. Prepare activities, observe, evaluate, and create reports, and communicate IEP progress to parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and others. Before You Apply We understand early childhood roles are not for everyone, so let's figure out if this position fits your expectations! You will thrive in this role if you: Have a passion for supporting children with special needs . Have or are working on acquiring a Master's Degree in Special Education or similar degree. Have or are working on acquiring a NYS Special Education certification. Value educational and social-emotional care for children 3-5 years old. Have the patience to help young children work through big emotions. Bring a warm and understanding approach to communicating with children who are learning to communicate themselves. Are adaptable and dedicated to communicating effectively with our team and families. How to Apply We work in partnership with Little Lukes Preschool to provide an inclusion setting for our students. Apply via Indeed or reach out to Darci Powers at apply @littlelukes.com or call 315-591-4622 to learn more about the location, team, and atmosphere with Milestones Children's Center.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$63,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Experience:
Teaching:
1 year (Preferred) Special education: 1 year (Preferred)