Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency Hiring for Head Start Teacher – Education/Teaching Job at Morrisville, NY Full Time

Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency is looking to hire a Head Start Teacher – Education/Teaching. The Teacher will work collaboratively with the classroom team, this includes parent(s)/guardian(s), families, volunteers, and other classroom staff to ensure the successful operation of classroom to implement the curriculum to achieve outcomes for children. Our job is located in Utica, NY.

Head Start Teacher – Education/Teaching Responsibilities (working with children 3-5):

-Provide direct and competent supervision to ensure the safety and security of children at all times in accordance with Head Start, NY State Office of Children and Families regulations and supports MVCAA, Inc Supervision of Children policy in the classroom, during outdoor experiences and field trips.

-Ensures that the classroom and outdoor area is in compliance with NYS OCFS

-Establish positive, healthy, and professional relationships with families.

-Attends to the physical needs of the children (diapering, toileting, feeding, resting,

rocking and holding children).

-Implements a child-centered, developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to promote development in all domains for children and supports children in progression of School Readiness Goals and objectives.

-Provide children with a consistent classroom routine in accordance with the Creative

Curriculum.

-Responsible to have effective interactions with children in accordance with the CLASS

observation tool (Head Start classrooms only.)

Responsible for development and implementation and display of lesson plans in

cooperation with parents/guardians/families.

Head Start Teacher – Education/Teaching Qualifications:

Center Director – Bachelor or Advanced Degree in Early Childhood Education, one year full-time teaching experience in a child care center, and 1 year of supervising staff in a child care program or a related field of work.

• Ability to travel to all sites, trainings and home visits as necessary and required
• Able to communicate with children and families as well as maintain accurate records.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality and privacy
• Adheres to agency personnel policies and procedures
• Attends trainings and meetings as required
• Basic computer literacy in email, word processing and internet navigation
• Knowledge and experience working with families and children with low income and diverse cultures
• Background check, fingerprint screen, physical exam and TB
• Must be able to move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to move throughout classroom, building, gross motor areas, and outside venues during a field trip.
• Must be able to interact with children at the child’s level.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 – $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road