Early Head Start Teacher at Commission on… · Troy

EARLY HEAD START TEACHER Full Time · Location: Troy, NY, US 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 Troy Community Resource Center is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher that will: • Nurture and support the development and learning of children aged 6 weeks to 3 years old through the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum. • Use age-appropriate and positive guidance strategies to teach, encourage, and redirect inappropriate classroom behavior  • Build positive relationships with staff and families through positive and professional communication. • Create a welcoming classroom environment • Plan and implement a daily education program for infant and toddler children that integrates all components of Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards.  • Work collaboratively with the classroom co-teacher and all other program staff. • Complete all required paperwork including lesson plans. Observation notes, health logs, child assessments, etc.  • Create and maintain a safe and healthy environment ensuring adequate supervision and compliance with licensing.   Candidate Qualifications: • An AAS or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or Infant/Toddler CDA (Child Development Associate) • Knowledge of Infant/Toddler child development and family interaction • Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without the need for Visa Sponsorship     Other Benefits Include: • Competitive Hourly Rate Offered--->$20/hr with CDA ~$22/hr with associate’s degree • Monday-Friday 730am-3pm (Full year position) • Casual Dress Code • Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts) * • Cash payment of three thousand dollars for waiving health insurance (FT)* • Telemedicine offered to staff • Employee Assistance Program • Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan* • 12 paid holidays • 1 week off between Christmas and New Years, February, & April school break. • PTO/Sick Time Accrual • 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.      Please note: applicants for this position will be required to complete standard background clearances. Apply: https://www.ceoempowers.org/about/join-us/ Call: 518-272-6012, ext. 284 EOE/AA