Astor Services·City of Poughkeepsie, New York
The teacher is responsible for delivering educational services to infants and toddlers using a play-based Creative Curriculum in a lead role. Key duties include implementing lesson plans, conducting developmental assessments, and performing home visits to provide family feedback.
Description Astor Services is hiring Infant and Toddler Teachers today! Enjoy working Monday through Friday from 7:30-3:00 in a fun and nurturing learning environment. Early Head Start is a federally funded program delivering services to infants 8 weeks to 18 months old in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being.
The Teacher will be responsible for the delivery of educational services to children in a classroom setting in a lead role. The teacher will utilize the Creative Curriculum, a play-based Curriculum, to provide a safe, engaging and nurturing classroom for infants and toddlers. The teacher will be responsible for implementing high quality lesson plans, ongoing assessments, and will participate in home visits to provide families with feedback on their child’s development. We are seeking a positive, professional and caring teacher to join our team!
Creates a well-organized learning environment for children that conveys a welcoming, trusting, and safe environment. Understands and incorporates the principles of play-based learning. Demonstrates effective classroom management, including responsibility for supervision of all children. Completes effective lesson plans with clear objectives and aligns with the curriculum. Completes initial screenings of each child’s developmental capabilities upon entering the classroom. Documents ongoing observations and assessments through the Creative Curriculum assessment tool and provide feedback to families via home visits and parent teacher conferences Incorporates a variety of experiences in the classroom to individualize and foster the children’s emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and self-help skill development. Able to work as a team member and manage classroom staff (teaching assistants and one-to-one aides) to implement routine and structure in the classroom. Follows safety and health practices in the daily operation of duties to maintain a safe learning environment. What we provide: Offers four personal days. Full benefit package and ongoing professional development at no cost to staff. Enjoy time off per the School Calendar. Sick time is provided. Fully paid individual long-term disability and life insurance. Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.? Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need. Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment. Room for growth and advancement within the organization. Ongoing Professional Development provided at no cost to the staff. Want to know why our team loves working at Astor? Check out our website for our employee testimonials and discover their stories!
Astor Services, a leading provider of behavioral and mental health services in the Hudson Valley and The Bronx, is dedicated to nurturing the emotional and mental well-being of children, adolescents, and families. With a history spanning over seven decades, we are committed to providing comprehensive care and support to help our clients thrive.
You must have: · Associates Degree in ECE or related field. · Valid drivers license with two years of driving experience required.
· Experience with the population served is preferred.
Market context
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