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Lead Preschool Teacher/UPK - Center Director
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Lead Preschool Teacher/UPK - Center Director
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Summary This position is the lead in a daycare classroom of Head Start children at our Caroline St. location in Saratoga Springs. It involves facilitating team planning, implementation, and supervision of classroom activities. The role provides supervision to Assistant Teachers and Program Aides, works with typically developing children and children with disabilities, and holds primary responsibility for the building site, ensuring compliance with Head Start performance standards and NY Pre‑K regulations.
LifeWorks Community Action, formerly Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council, is a nonprofit that helps thousands of neighbors each year overcome poverty by providing food, early childhood education, energy services, health and wellness, and immigrant services. Popular programs include The Pantry in Ballston Spa and The Kitchen in Saratoga Springs, as well as Head Start, WIC and Weatherization.
Duties
Works with classroom staff and parents to implement curriculum that is meaningful and meets the individual and program needs.
Supervise classroom staff, promoting teamwork and professional growth.
Responsible for the weekly preparation of daily lesson plans that support children’s learning goals.
Develop an individual plan for each child to include goal setting based on identified needs and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established school readiness goals and outcome goals.
Address challenging behaviors using developmentally appropriate, supportive, and consistent approaches.
Model and teach appropriate social skills, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation.
Ensure the site and its programming are in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and NY Pre‑K regulations.
Compensation Position starts at $22.70 if the candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree and holds the required teaching certification. A rate of $24.86 is offered if the candidate has a Master’s Degree and holds the required teaching certification. A higher rate of pay may also be considered based on previous relevant teaching experience and certification. An additional $0.25 may be added for center director duties.
This is a school year position working 44 weeks of the year (late August to late June).
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.
Valid NYS Teaching Certification in a preschool category.
1 year of experience supervising staff in a child care program with proven management techniques.
1 year of full‑time teaching experience in an early childhood program.
Valid driver’s license and insurable to operate agency vehicles.
Willingness to obtain and maintain Basic First Aid, CPR certification and MAT (Medication Administration Training) within the initial probationary period and maintain certification.
Experience with safe and thorough basic cleaning and sanitation practices for classrooms, inspections, fire drills, etc.
Ability to build strong, respectful partnerships with families, including single parents, grandparents as caregivers, co‑parenting relationships, LGBTQ families, non‑English speaking, teen parents, domestic violence situations and more.
Excellent organizational and communication skills, teamwork ability, and professionalism with staff, children and families.
Computer skills and knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Google Docs, Zoom or other online meeting platforms; familiarity with mobile devices and online training platforms is helpful.
Some evening work may occasionally be required for events such as home visits and parent committee meetings.
Acceptable tuberculosis screening results and an initial health exam are required post‑job offer and prior to employment.
Nice to Haves Candidates should send a cover letter along with a resume reflecting NYS Teaching Certification in a preschool category.
Benefits
Kid‑friendly work schedule
Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
Employer paid life insurance
401(k) retirement
Paid vacation, paid personal, paid sick time
Paid school breaks
Employee Assistance Plan
About Us LifeWorks Community Action promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in all agency programs and services. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds who embrace and support an inclusive and equitable work environment.
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Lead Preschool Teacher/UPK - Center Director
role at
Acquire4Hire
4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Summary This position is the lead in a daycare classroom of Head Start children at our Caroline St. location in Saratoga Springs. It involves facilitating team planning, implementation, and supervision of classroom activities. The role provides supervision to Assistant Teachers and Program Aides, works with typically developing children and children with disabilities, and holds primary responsibility for the building site, ensuring compliance with Head Start performance standards and NY Pre‑K regulations.
LifeWorks Community Action, formerly Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council, is a nonprofit that helps thousands of neighbors each year overcome poverty by providing food, early childhood education, energy services, health and wellness, and immigrant services. Popular programs include The Pantry in Ballston Spa and The Kitchen in Saratoga Springs, as well as Head Start, WIC and Weatherization.
Duties
Works with classroom staff and parents to implement curriculum that is meaningful and meets the individual and program needs.
Supervise classroom staff, promoting teamwork and professional growth.
Responsible for the weekly preparation of daily lesson plans that support children’s learning goals.
Develop an individual plan for each child to include goal setting based on identified needs and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established school readiness goals and outcome goals.
Address challenging behaviors using developmentally appropriate, supportive, and consistent approaches.
Model and teach appropriate social skills, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation.
Ensure the site and its programming are in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and NY Pre‑K regulations.
Compensation Position starts at $22.70 if the candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree and holds the required teaching certification. A rate of $24.86 is offered if the candidate has a Master’s Degree and holds the required teaching certification. A higher rate of pay may also be considered based on previous relevant teaching experience and certification. An additional $0.25 may be added for center director duties.
This is a school year position working 44 weeks of the year (late August to late June).
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.
Valid NYS Teaching Certification in a preschool category.
1 year of experience supervising staff in a child care program with proven management techniques.
1 year of full‑time teaching experience in an early childhood program.
Valid driver’s license and insurable to operate agency vehicles.
Willingness to obtain and maintain Basic First Aid, CPR certification and MAT (Medication Administration Training) within the initial probationary period and maintain certification.
Experience with safe and thorough basic cleaning and sanitation practices for classrooms, inspections, fire drills, etc.
Ability to build strong, respectful partnerships with families, including single parents, grandparents as caregivers, co‑parenting relationships, LGBTQ families, non‑English speaking, teen parents, domestic violence situations and more.
Excellent organizational and communication skills, teamwork ability, and professionalism with staff, children and families.
Computer skills and knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Google Docs, Zoom or other online meeting platforms; familiarity with mobile devices and online training platforms is helpful.
Some evening work may occasionally be required for events such as home visits and parent committee meetings.
Acceptable tuberculosis screening results and an initial health exam are required post‑job offer and prior to employment.
Nice to Haves Candidates should send a cover letter along with a resume reflecting NYS Teaching Certification in a preschool category.
Benefits
Kid‑friendly work schedule
Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
Employer paid life insurance
401(k) retirement
Paid vacation, paid personal, paid sick time
Paid school breaks
Employee Assistance Plan
About Us LifeWorks Community Action promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in all agency programs and services. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds who embrace and support an inclusive and equitable work environment.
#J-18808-Ljbffr