• Early Head Start Teacher

    Northern Rivers Family Services (Schenectady, NY)


    Early Head Start Teacher

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Schenectady-Bigelow - Schenectady, NY

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    Associates

     

    Salary Range

     

    $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    None

     

    Job Category

    Education

    Description

    Early Head Start Teacher

     

    Sign On Bonus - $2,500 (paid in two parts)

     

    Available shifts - Monday - Friday between 7:00 am - 5:00 pm - no weekends

     

    As an Early Head Start Teacher, you will provide a safe, clean, and nurturing learning environment for children. You will report to an Early Head Start Supervising Teacher and you will work onsite.

    Responsibilities:

    + Demonstrate classroom management skills, work as a part of a team, and complete records, reports, and data collection.

    + Individualize curriculum based on each child's specific strengths and areas of need

    + Facilitate screenings and ongoing assessments for assigned children

    + Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use both in learning activities and in imaginative play.

    + Supervise and interact with children during family-style mealtimes and activities.

    + Demonstrate respect for families' values, strengths, and culture by welcoming their contributions and participation, and designing learning experiences accordingly.

    + Engage in training and learning opportunities, including those focused on learning and implementing curricula and classroom design and management

    + Follow fire drills, shelter-in-place, intruder, or any emergency procedures to safely assist children following protocols.

    Requirements and Education:

    + CDA (Child Development Associate Credential) OR Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field

    + Up to and including 6 months of experience.

     

    Benefits

     

    + Health care package: medical, dental, and vision

    + Tuition reimbursement

    + Paid time off

    + Holiday Pay

    + 401 (K) plan

    + Life Insurance

    + Loan repayment assistance

    + Free training/CEU opportunities

    + Free continuing education through our Sidney Albert Training Institute (SATRI) program, a CTLE provider

    About Northern Rivers

    At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

     

    Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.