Commission On Economic Opportunity·City of Troy, New York
The teacher will plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum to support the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth of children. Responsibilities also include maintaining classroom records, conducting home visits, and collaborating with families and staff.
CEO is a Community Action Agency committed to making a positive impact by supporting our customers, colleagues, and community. We are looking for individuals who share and demonstrate our core values of Helping Others, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, and Teamwork. Through our wide range of programs and services, CEO works to meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve.
CEO’s Early Head Start/Head Start program creates partnerships and develops opportunities for social and economic growth and empowerment in individuals, families, and communities. We are a federally funded program that provides comprehensive early childhood services to children aged 6 weeks to age 5 and families throughout Rensselaer County.
CEO is seeking a Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)/Head Start Teacher to plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum to support the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth of 3- to 4-year-old children.
Use age-appropriate and positive guidance strategies to teach, encourage, and redirect inappropriate classroom behavior.
Build relationships with staff and families through positive and professional communication, creating a welcoming environment, respecting diversity, and encouraging parent participation in the program.
Collaborate with teacher assistants and service providers.
Enhance the continuation of learning between home and school by conducting two home visits and two parent/teacher conferences each year, as applicable for Head Start children.
Complete all required paperwork as required by CEO and the School District, including meals counts, attendance, daily health logs, etc. in a timely manner. Complete lesson plans, individualization goals, anecdotal records, and assessments.
Utilize daily routines such as diapering, toilet training, hand washing, mealtimes, transitions, and playground time to promote learning and meaningful conversations with young children.
applicants for this position will be required to complete standard background clearances. We are proud to be an EEO employer.
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518-272-6012, ext. 284
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and possess a New York State certification in Pre-Kindergarten or B-2. Experience teaching preschool-age children is required, and applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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