Job Description
Job Description
Position: Early Head Start Co-Teacher
Program: Early Head Start
Hours: 37.5 hours per week / 12 months per year
Location: Philmont and Valatie – In Person
Wages: $20 per hour
Status: Full Time - Non-Exempt
Reports to: Education/Disabilities/Mental Health Manager
Position Summary
Early Head Start works with infants and toddlers from eligible families to support their early development and prepare them for future learning. Early Head Start Co-Teachers work as a team in using evidence-based and play-based learning models and have an additional responsibility to collaborate with family members and other Early Head Start staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities. The Early Head Start Teacher maintains a nurturing and developmentally appropriate classroom environment that supports the healthy growth and development of young children and enhances school readiness.
Essential Education and Experience
- An Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR comparable credential AND have been trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development
- One or more years of experience working with infants and toddlers in an early childhood education setting
Essential Skills, Abilities, and Characteristics
- Ability to work with culturally diverse children and families
- Ability to work with families who have low income
- Understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers
- Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills
- Ability to maintain and ensure confidentiality
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Other
- Clean, valid, New York State driver's license is preferred and may be required at some locations
- Following an offer of employment, candidates are subject to an inquiry with the New York State Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment and a background check
- Medical examination, including tuberculin (PPD) test
Responsibilities
- Establish a warm and developmentally appropriate environment for all children
- Develop and implement a consistent daily routine in the classroom
- Provide a balance of individual activities including responsive caregiving, routines and intentional experiences
- Provide classroom experiences that will enhance early learning and development
- Participate in professional development experiences as required by OCFS and Early Head Start regulations, performance standards, and best practices to enhance service delivery for children and families
Our Benefits
When you join our team as a full-time employee, you will also enjoy:
- Health & dental benefits that are cost shared by the employer
- Employer paid Vision & Life Insurance Benefits
- Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Account for medical & dependent care expenses
- Generous paid leave including up to 13 holidays, “school” vacation days, personal and sick time
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their family
- Casual dress code
- Employee Discounts
COI is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination in employment for all qualified persons without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, arrest record, veteran status, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics/genetic information or carrier status, disability, domestic violence victim status, reproductive health decision making, ethnic group identification, ethnic background, traits historically associated with race, or any other protected trait under federal, state or local law.