2 Open Positions – Head Start/Early Head Start - Teacher/Certified Teacher
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.
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.
Ideal skills
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Experience working in field specific to the job duties.
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Experience working with database systems and tracking systems and a variety of virtual platforms.
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Strong organizational and competent math skills.
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Communication and language skills to comprehend documents and other correspondence.
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Strong computer skills with basic knowledge of Excel Microsoft office and other office equipment such as copier, scanner, fax etc...
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Ability to interact with customers from a variety of backgrounds and with different levels of management.
- Ability to exercise occasional independent judgement.
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Capability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written and oral form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
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Experience in advocacy work.
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Knowledge of working with community resources.
High school diploma or equivalent
New York State Certification in Early Childhood or Special Education – Birth to Grade 2 is required within 5 years of hire.
If you currently have an associate degree in Early Childhood or a related field and would like to work toward a teaching certification, come join our Head Start Team! Enroll in our Five-Year-Plan and we can help you gain classroom teaching experience that will apply toward your student teaching practicum requirement and skills to help enhance your future career opportunities. We can also offer mentoring and support to help you navigate the process, including accessing online courses!
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.
Interviews are scheduled by the hiring manager for applicants whose qualifications best meet the needs of the department and agency.
Internal Applicants must send an updated resume and cover letter of interest to [email protected]
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] .
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.
