• Preschool Teacher, Victory Early Childhood…

    OLV Human Services (Lackawanna, NY)


    Make a Difference. Embrace Challenges. Create Connections. Empower Others.

     

    If those statements ignite you, you’re at the right place! We are looking for a Preschool Teacher at Victory Learning Center at Monarch, our integrated Early Childhood Program for students 2.5-5 years old.

     

    To learn more about our school, click here: OLVHS Early Education Program (https://olvedu.org/monarch-%26-st-johns)

     

    Our education program strives to provide specialized, high quality educational programming for students with and without disabilities across Western New York. Our programs serve Pre-K through 12th grade students in 6 schools, with a focus on blending academic and social emotional support to meet the diverse needs of all learners.

    Pay Range:

    $19.23 - $23.46/hour, based on applicable experience

    Job Summary:

    The Teacher-Preschool works in collaboration with the Special Education Teacher to provide quality education to preschool students in an integrated preschool classroom.

    Essential Job Duties:

    + Creates an educational climate that promotes success, independence, a productive atmosphere, and provides students with encouragement, safety and stimulation.

    + Demonstrate adequate knowledge of: subject matter, an ability to think critically, developmentally appropriate practices that encourages the physical, social, and cognitive development of each child.

    + Create, implement and share effective behavior management techniques or plans.

    + Assists in the maintenance and completion of the student’s cumulative records.

    + Complete Quarterly Progress Reports on all students that are distributed to parents.

    + Maintain client confidentiality within HIPPA/FERPA and agency guidelines.

    + Collaborates with special education staff to:

    + Assists in planning schedules, lesson plans, room arrangements and materials.

    + Communicates effectively with parents (through daily notes, notebooks, phone calls, conferences, etc.) as needed.

    + Participates in parent-teacher conferences.

    + Participates in team meetings.

    + Assists in planning monthly activities that demonstrate a commitment to encouraging family connections.

    + Assists in the monitoring and tracking weekly/bi-weekly goal progression of students.

    + Assists the Special Education teacher in ensuring that each OCFS/NYS Education mandates are met with daily instruction.

    + Assists in the Special Education Teacher with behavior management.

    Skills:

    + Basic Computer skills

    + Excellent interpersonal skills

    Competencies:

    + Communication : Oral and written

    + Attention to detail : Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks

    + Dependability : Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations

    + Adaptability : Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace

    Education Requirements:

    Minimum Degree Required:

    Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field

    OR

    Child Development Associate credential or other office-recognized credential specific to the preschool developmental period, and 1 year experience

    OR

    High School Diploma/GED with nine credits in Early Childhood Education study plan leading to an Associate’s degree and 2 years of experience

    Experience:

    Minimum Experience Required: 1-2 years

    Required License/Registration/ Certification:

    + Valid NYS Teaching Assistant Certification is required

    + Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) is preferred

    Training:

    + New Hire Orientation

    Physical Requirements:

    The overall nature of the position is sedentary requiring little physical effort with occasional light physical exertion required. There is little, if any, exposure to environmental conditions.

     

    + The constant physical demand of the position is sitting.

    + The frequent physical demands of the position are standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.

    + The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.

    Job Details

    Job Function Non-Essential

     

    Pay Type Salary

    Employment Indicator Full Time

    Hiring Min Rate 19.23 USD

     

    Hiring Max Rate 23.46 USD