• Universal PreK

    Unity House (Albany, NY)


    $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS

    A Child’s Place is looking for committed individuals to join its team of early childhood professionals to help lead our integrated UPK or UPK only classrooms at our location in downtown Albany.

    Responsibilities:

    Plan and implement engaging lesson plans that incorporate all developmental areas

     

    Work collaboratively with your team to promote an environment of diversity, inclusion and mutual respect

     

    Actively engage students in conversation to foster language development and social skills

     

    Develop positive relationships with families as partners in their child’s development

     

    Collaborate with the Albany City School District to implement curriculum aligned with NYS Learning Standards

     

    MAT certification required

     

    Conduct ongoing assessments of students’ progress using a variety of methods

     

    Complete required progress reports, assessments and lesson plans in a timely manner

     

    Must have reliable transportation and consistent and punctual attendance

     

    Adhere to all OCFS licensing regulations

    Qualifications & Requirements:

    Minimum of 9 college credits in a related field with a written plan for certification considered.

     

    Preferred - NYS Certified in Early Childhood Education (birth --Grade 2)

     

    Child Development Associate with plan for further education

     

    Previous classroom management required

    Benefits:

    Generous benefits!

    ( $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS )

    13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year)

    56 hours of NYS Sick Leave

    11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays

     

    Major medical leave

     

    Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

     

    403b company contributions begin after one year of employment

     

    50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place.

     

    Plus, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts

    About Unity House:

    Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve.

     

    Unity House is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

     

    As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

     

    Apply today to join a supportive team making a real impact in the lives of children and families!

     

    Monday thru Friday