Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango Hiring for UPK Lead Teacher – Linnaeus W West Job at Endicott, NY Full Time

The Universal Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher will plan and conduct an appropriate Head Start classroom program. Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango has Head Start programs in Broome and Chenango counties. GOBC also has Early Head Start, WIC, low income Housing and more.

Benefits of the UPK Lead Teacher:

• $19.58 exempt position, full-time, M-F, 10 Month position
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and life insurance
• Flex spending, HSA, EAP and 403B with company match.

Requirements of the UPK Lead Teacher:

• Baccalaureate, or advanced degree in early childhood education or in field related to early childhood education, Birth-2nd or Newborn-6th, and NYS Teacher Certification
• At least one year experience working with young children in a classroom setting
• At least one year’s supervisory experience

Preferred:

• Direct experience working with low-income children and families
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with staff, families, children,and the public using the phone as well as in face-to-face, one-on-one, and group settings
• Certification in First Aid and CPR, and NYS Medication Administration Training certification are requirements of this position.

Responsibilities of the UPK Lead Teacher:

• Implement developmentally appropriate activities in all eleven Head Start domains according to the individual needs of children as written in daily lesson plans
• Complete developmental screenings of each child within 45 days of child’s date of entry
• Use results of development screenings and input from parent/guardian to begin individualized educational planning process as needed
• Utilize a team approach with the Assistant Teacher, parents, and other classroom teaching staff in the development and implementation of lesson plans and child observation and assessment
• Model appropriate behavior, language, and grammar skills for children and parents
• Assist children with proper health, nutrition and safety training and encourage self help skills such as eating (serving self), dressing, brushing teeth, toileting, and personal hygiene
• Attend monthly parent committee meetings and child/family related meetings (i.e. CPSE, IEP) as required
• Valid NYS driver’s license and personal transportation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.58 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• It is our policy that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means you have received your last vaccination at least 2 weeks ago. Do you meet this requirement?
• Our policy states that all employees be at least 18 years of age to qualify for employment. Do you meet this requirement?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Supervising: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location