Pro Action’s Head Start Program is accepting applications for a Teaching position for our Early Childhood Classrooms. This is a 10-month position that follows the school calendar.
We are seeking an energetic educator to nurture and teach. Be part of a team that helps build the foundation for children's education by creating a first school experience that focuses on learning within a classroom setting.
As part of the classroom team providing services to children and families, the Certified Teacher helps children attain skills they need to be ready for kindergarten and implements pre-K curriculum. The teacher works in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, New York State Office of Children and Family Services Day Care Regulations, New York State Education Department Learning Standards.
Ideal skills
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Maintains accurate written records, including assessments, special education documentation, screening instruments, anecdotal notes, and documents for transition to public school and parent/teacher and home visits; complies with deadlines set by supervisor. Utilize assigned curriculums and supports as prescribed.
- Ability to adapt curriculum to meet needs of all children including at-risk, special needs, gifted and for a culturally diverse population.
- Ability to apply early childhood development theories in daily classroom activities and facilitate appropriate outcomes for individual children.
- Ability to be flexible with work assignments and work schedules.
- Knowledge of Head Start Standards and federal, state, and local regulations as they apply to grant funded program mandates.
- Oversee assigned classroom staff.
- Perform and meet required role of Mandated Reporter.
Bachelor’s in early childhood education or special education, Birth to Grade 2 is required. Prior experience working with preschool age children, supervisory skills, excellent organizational and time management skills are beneficial.
The ideal candidate must have a driver’s license, meeting agency standards and consistent, reliable transportation that will allow regular travel in and around the service area. Agency Driver Record History standards information can be obtained by calling Human Resources at 607-776-2125. A background check will be conducted.
As a full-time Pro Action employee, some of the benefits you are eligible for include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 403b retirement plan with employer-based contributions, generous personal and sick Leave and more.
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, or completed employment application to: Human Resources, Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc. 117 E. Steuben St., Bath, NY 14810, or email to [email protected] .
Interviews are scheduled by the hiring manager for applicants whose qualifications best meet the needs of the department and agency.
It is the policy of Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, intern, volunteer, etc., based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, creed, religion (including wearing attire, clothing or facial hair in accordance with the tenets of religion), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and transgender status), gender identity or expression, reproductive health decisions, familial status, national origin, physical or mental disability (including gender dysphoria and being a certified medical marijuana patient), genetic information (including predisposing genetic characteristics), age (18 and over), veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, certain arrest or conviction records, domestic violence victim status, and any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
