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Head Start Master Teacher Unit III

Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County·City of Watertown, New York

$22 - $23/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
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Posted 23 hours ago
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About the role

The Master Teacher is responsible for maintaining a safe and developmentally appropriate preschool classroom for 18 children. They also provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to classroom staff while implementing age-appropriate lesson plans.

Job title

  • Master
  • Teacher
  • I/II
  • Classification:
  • Academic/Full-time/Non-Exempt
  • Position
  • GRADE:
  • Grade 5/6
  • SALARY: $21.68 per hour with Associates Degree. $23.24 per hour with Bachelor's Degree.
  • JOB
  • HOURS: 37.5 hours per week; Monday-Friday. Occasional evening hours required.
  • JOB
  • LOCATION: CAPC Watertown Head Start Center –Unit 3
  • JOB
  • SUMMARY: The Master Teacher II is responsible for teaching and maintaining a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate pre-school classroom of 18 children - age 4 years old with the assistance of the Teacher Assistant and Teacher Aide. The Master Teacher prepares and implements lesson plans for age appropriate classroom activities and maintains compliance with NYS Daycare and Head Start regulations. This person provides leadership, supervision and guidance to classroom staff. Systematic planning and recordkeeping are essential for this position.
  • EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
  • CERTIFICATION: NYS Early Childhood Education or Special Education certification in B-2 or N-6 is required, or a 5-year plan to obtain certification.
  • SKILLS: Knowledge of early childhood, ability to work with young children, supportive and non-judgmental in working with diverse families, strong organization, communication and time management skills, maintain confidentiality of program and agency related information, serve as an advocate for children and families, work independently and as a team member to provide quality programming for Head
  • Start children and families, and keep accurate detailed records
  • OTHER: Employment is conditional pending satisfactory medical exam and TB test, receipt of clearance from the NYS Office of Children and Family Services, NYS Central Register for Child Abuse & Neglect, and NYS Criminal Justice Center at the time of hire. CAPC is a substance free workplace. The agency conducts random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug testing. Physical requirements of the job include standing, sitting, walking short distances, and lifting up to 40 lbs. Must have a valid driver's license. Preference is given to qualified in-house candidates.

Benefits

Agency Flexible Benefits Plan, academic schedule, paid school vacations, and unemployment benefits during the summer. TO APPLY: Submit updated resume, CAPC employment application, and college transcripts to Community Action Planning Council, 518 Davidson Street, Watertown, New York 13601, Fax: 315-785-0892, or email scolligan@capcjc.org Application form available at www.capcjc.org Application/resumes will be accepted until position is filled. EOE

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is required. Candidates must also hold or be on a five-year plan to obtain NYS Early Childhood Education or Special Education certification.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Advocacy
  • Confidentiality
  • Organization
  • Leadership
  • Supervision
  • Recordkeeping
  • Time management
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Early childhood education

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$22 - $23/hr
Location
City of Watertown, New York
Posted
Aug 17, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County

Community Action Planning Council is a multi-service, non-profit organization, serving the people of the North Country since 1966.

Salary listed on 14 jobs
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeEducational
Size51-200 employees
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