Unity House of Troy·City of Troy, New York
The teacher will provide safe, nurturing care for children while facilitating developmental activities and maintaining a clean classroom environment. They will also collaborate with staff to ensure high-quality programming and consistent adherence to health and safety standards.
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Positions available in Albany and Troy. Both are located on the bus lines! Please let the hiring manager know which location you are interested in.
$1250 Sign on bonus may apply to those who qualify
Benefits: 13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year)
56 hours of NYS Sick Leave
12 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Major medical leave
Non-profit school loan forgiveness
Medical/dental/vision/life insurance
403b company contributions after one year
Plus, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts and a 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place.
Come work for an agency that cares about their employees and community!
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.
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.
Join us to see how we improve the lives of children and families.
Candidates must hold an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, a CDA credential, or at least 9 college credits in the field with relevant experience. Applicants must also be able to pass background checks and maintain required medication administration certifications.
Market context
In New York, early childhood teacher roles are typically driven by ongoing demand for qualified staff who can meet licensing and classroom support needs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a specific education pathway, relevant experience, background clearance, and current medication administration certifications; benefits commonly include medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, and sick leave. Before applying, confirm your credential path and certification status, and use the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare openings without rereading the full posting.