Hybrid UPK Teacher presso CEO Empower

CEO is a Community Action Agency that’s committed to making a positive impact by supporting our customers, colleagues, and community. We’re looking for individuals to join our agency that support and believe in our Values of:  Helping Others, Respect, Accountability, Innovation & Teamwork. CEO’s many programs offer a broad range of services to meet the needs of our community. 
 

Our Classroom in School 12 (Troy, NY) is seeking a Universal Pre-K Teacher that will:

• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate program for preschool children, meeting UPK School District requirements (including Common Core Standards). 
• 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.
   

Candidate Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education required.
• A New York State certification in Pre-Kindergarten (General Ed. Or Special Ed) or B-2 certification required.
• Experience teaching preschool-age children.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S without the need for Visa Sponsorship. 

Other Benefits Include:
 

• Competitive Hourly Rate Offered- $28 
• Full Time-35 Hour Work Week Monday-Friday 730am-3pm. Follows Troy City School District calendar. 
• 12 paid holidays, 1 week off between Christmas and New Years, February, and April break.
• PTO/sick time accrual
• Casual Dress Code
• Telemedicine offered to staff.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts) *
• Cash payment of three thousand dollars for waiving health insurance (FT)*
• Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan*
• When eligible, Employer Sponsored Pension Plan starting at 5% of salary contribution*
• CEO qualifies eligible employees for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program*
• CEO is part of the Quality Stars program and scholarship opportunities are available for staff to advance their education and deepen their qualifications as early childhood professionals.