Universal Pre Kindergarten Teacher

Job Description

Job DescriptionCEO 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 (3PK) 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.
• Work collaboratively with teacher assistants and service providers

Candidate Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
• A New York State certification in Pre-Kindergarten (General Ed. Or Special Ed) or ability to obtain NYS certification through a plan of study
• 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/hr.
• Full Time-35 Hour Work Week Monday-Friday 730am-3pm (10 month, UPK Schedule)
• 12 paid holidays, 1 week off between Christmas and New Years. February and April break.
• A generous paid time off policy and tenure-based accrual.
• Casual Dress Code
• Free Telemedicine
• 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.

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. 301 EOE/AA