Job Details

Job Location Schenectady-Bigelow - Schenectady, NY

Position Type Full Time

Education Level Associates

Salary Range $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage None

Job Category Education

Description

Early Head Start Teacher

Sign On Bonus - $3,500 (paid in two parts)

Available shifts - Monday - Friday between 7:00 am - 5:00 pm - no weekends

As an Early Head Start Teacher, you will provide a safe, clean, and nurturing learning environment for children. You will report to an Early Head Start Supervising Teacher and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities: Demonstrate classroom management skills, work as a part of a team, and complete records, reports, and data collection. Individualize curriculum based on each child's specific strengths and areas of need Facilitate screenings and ongoing assessments for assigned children Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use both in learning activities and in imaginative play. Supervise and interact with children during family-style mealtimes and activities. Demonstrate respect for families' values, strengths, and culture by welcoming their contributions and participation, and designing learning experiences accordingly. Engage in training and learning opportunities, including those focused on learning and implementing curricula and classroom design and management Follow fire drills, shelter-in-place, intruder, or any emergency procedures to safely assist children following protocols.

Requirements and Education: CDA (Child Development Associate Credential) OR Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field Up to and including 6 months of experience.

Benefits Health care package: medical, dental, and vision Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Holiday Pay 401 (K) plan Life Insurance Loan repayment assistance Free training/CEU opportunities Free continuing education through our Sidney Albert Training Institute (SATRI) program, a CTLE provider About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.