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1.      Provide administrative and clerical support to the Executive Director and Director team as needed.

2.      Coordinate all requirements for Board of Directors correspondence, meetings and minutes.

3.      Manage executive’s calendar with tremendous attention to detail. Schedules include numerous daily meetings, calls, and presentations with internal and external individuals and teams.

4.      Participate in meetings; planning offsite meetings; coordinating all logistics; managing communications; tracking action items and key issues.

5.      Assist all programs as necessary and cover reception desk when needed. 

Position is part-time working 20 hours during the work week.  Schedule is flexible while remaining available during core business hours of 8:00am – 4:30pm.

Compensation is $23.00-$25.00/hour

Requirements:

·         3 or more years of relevant professional executive-level experience.

·         Associates Degree is preferred.

·         Excellent proficiency in grammar, punctuation, with strong editorial skills. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. 

·         Solid proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google Workspace.

·         Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with executives, board members, employees, customers and public. Discretion and confidentiality are a must have!

·         Excellent organizational skills, both analytical and problem solving. Good time management skills. Self-motivation to work independently, take initiative, and anticipate needs.

·         Ability to balance multiple priorities with an appropriate sense of urgency.

There will be a legally permissible background check for the successful candidate.

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This position is the lead in a daycare classroom of Head Start children at our Malta location.  Will facilitate team planning, implementation, and supervision of classroom activities. Provides supervision to Assistant Teachers and Program Aides. Works with typically developing children and children with disabilities.

Expectations:

1. Works with classroom staff and parents to implement curriculum that is meaningful and meets the individual and program needs.

2. Supervise classrooms staff, promoting teamwork and professional growth.

3. Responsible for the weekly preparation of daily lesson plans that support children’s learning goals.

4. 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.

5. Address challenging behaviors using developmentally appropriate, supportive, and consistent approaches.

6. Model and teach appropriate social skills, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation.

Candidates please send a cover letter along with a resume reflecting NYS Teaching Certification in a preschool category.

Position starts at $22.70 if candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree and holds the required teaching certification.  A rate of $24.86 is offered if 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. 

Knowledge, skills, abilities:   

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.

• Valid NYS Teaching Certification in a preschool category.

• Must have a clean driver’s license and be insurable to operate agency vehicles.

1 year of full-time teaching experience in an early childhood program. 

• 1 year of experience supervising staff in a child care program with successful and proven techniques for management.

Must be willing to obtain and maintain Basic First Aid, CPR certification and MAT (Medication Administration Training) within the initial probationary period and maintain certification. Required to be MAT trained and certified to pass medications as needed.

Build strong, respectful partnerships with families that is responsive to the unique needs and culture, such as single parents, grandparents as caregivers, co-parenting relationships, LGTBQ families, non-English speaking, teen parents, domestic violence situations and more.

Above average organizational and communication skills, ability to work as a member of a team, good interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain professionalism with staff, children and families. 

Computer skills and knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, Google Docs, Zoom or other online meeting platforms. Familiarity with mobile devices, online training platforms and software applications helpful. 

1. Acceptable tuberculosis screening results and an initial health exam are required post job offer and prior to employment.

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This position is the lead in a daycare classroom of Head Start children at our Caroline St. location in Saratoga Springs.   Will facilitate team planning, implementation, and supervision of classroom activities. Provides supervision to Assistant Teachers and Program Aides. Works with typically developing children and children with disabilities.

As the Center Director, will have primary responsibility for the building site and all compliance standards for the program. 

Expectations:

• Works with classroom staff and parents to implement curriculum that is meaningful and meets the individual and program needs.

• Supervise classrooms 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.

Position starts at $22.70 if candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree and holds the required teaching certification.  A rate of $24.86 is offered if 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.  Will also offer an additional .25 for center director duties.

This is a school year position working 44 weeks of the year (late August to late June).

Candidates please send a cover letter along with a resume reflecting NYS Teaching Certification in a preschool category.

Knowledge, skills, abilities:   

• 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 successful and proven techniques for management.

·         1 year of full-time teaching experience in an early childhood program. 

• Valid driver’s license and insurable to operate agency vehicles.

·         Must be willing to obtain and maintain Basic First Aid, CPR certification and MAT (Medication Administration Training) within the initial probationary period and maintain certification. Required to be MAT trained and certified to pass medications as needed.

• Experience with safe and thorough basic cleaning and sanitation practices for classrooms, inspections, fire drills, etc.   

·         Build strong, respectful partnerships with families that is responsive to the unique needs and culture, such as single parents, grandparents as caregivers, co-parenting relationships, LGTBQ families, non-English speaking, teen parents, domestic violence situations and more.

·         Above average organizational and communication skills, ability to work as a member of a team, good interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain professionalism with staff, children and families. 

·         Computer skills and knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, Google Docs, Zoom or other online meeting platforms. Familiarity with mobile devices, online training platforms and software applications 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.

There will be a legally permissible background check for the successful candidate.

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We have positions available that require varying degrees of experience from Lead Teachers to Assistant Teachers to Teacher Aides. All positions serve in a preschool classrooms and assist in facilitating team planning, implementation, and supervision of classroom activities. Will work with developing children and children with disabilities.

Requirements based on teaching level below: Rate starting at $17.83 per hour.

• Lead Teachers: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood with a minimum of 1 year experience, NYS Teacher Certification in a preschool category is helpful but not required, Supervisory experience a plus.

• Assistant Teachers: Associates in Early Childhood or enrollment in a CDA program is acceptable.

• Teacher Aides: High School Diploma/GED and experience working with preschool children.

• There will be a legally permissible background check for the successful candidate.

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Join our caring, community focused team and help make a customer’s home more comfortable and energy efficient! 

The Energy Auditor will inspect and evaluate a home’s weatherization and energy features to establish if work can be performed to make the home more energy efficient.  Will visit customers’ homes in Saratoga and Schenectady Counties.   Agency vehicle will be provided.

Job Duties:

• Analyze and evaluate homes using BPI standards based on appropriate building science techniques.  Educate clients on ways to save energy within their homes.

• Coordinate on-site work of weatherization Crew Chiefs & Crews while providing technical assistance.

• Complete all required paperwork and reporting for clients’ relevant energy program(s). 

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• BPI certification as an HEP Energy Auditor, Building Analyst Professional, Building Analyst Technician, or Heating Professional is a plus but we will train. Must obtain and maintain the BPI certification at minimum of a Building Analyst Technician.

• Associate’s Degree preferred or high school diploma /GED with experience in related field.

• Working knowledge of modeling software and building science a plus.

• Construction experience in residential framing.  Electrical knowledge helpful but not required.

• Knowledge of heating, ventilation and air conditioning is helpful.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with people of diverse social and economic backgrounds. Maintain a positive attitude with staff and clientele.

• Must have a valid New York State driver’s license.  Will use company provided vehicles.

There will be a legally permissible background check for the successful candidate.

Schedule:  position works Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm.

Compensation: Salary starting at $22.00/hour and we are willing to train. Will pay up to $25.00/hour with full credentials and relevant experience.

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Job site supervision of Weatherization Crew who install energy saving measures and perform home retrofits to reduce the energy burden on customers within Saratoga and Schenectady Counties. 

Responsibilities:

• Receive work orders, coordinates with the Director and Auditor and proceeds to client’s home to perform the prescribed job in a manner that is thorough, courteous, expeditious, and safe.  Completes all job related paperwork.

• Supervise all on-site personnel, organize work assignments and draw appropriate materials from inventory as needed.

• Ensure all safety rules and regulations are strictly followed on the job site. Maintain and properly care for all tools and equipment. 

• Oversee the correct application of Weatherization measures; in accordance with the Standard Work Specifications (SWS).

• Willing to train for Weatherization techniques, such as the Minneapolis blower door, digital manometer, combustion appliance zone (CAZ) testing, pressure diagnostics, etc.

• Perform light carpentry/construction work on residential homes.

• Operate hand tools and equipment necessary for the installation of energy conservation measures such as installing high density blown cellulose in sidewalls and attics, replacing windows, and installing air-sealing measures for doors/windows.

Requirements:

• Minimum of one year “on-the-job” building construction experience.

• High School Diploma/GED

• Proven supervisory experience leading staff on the job site.

• Extensive job site experience using basic power tools.

• A valid New York State driver’s license.

• Good customer service and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse social and economic backgrounds.

• Ability to analyze, evaluate and solve problems based on appropriate math skills and carpentry experience.

• Experience weatherizing doors, windows, and insulation is helpful. Willing to train for air sealing and blowing in cellulose insulation.

• Ability to lift 50 pound tools and equipment. Physically able to crawl under, in, and through tight and/or dirty spaces. Pull or reach with arms and/or hands, crouch, bend or kneel, climb stairs or ladders.  Ability to work from heights no greater than 25 feet.

• Tolerant of exposure to all weather conditions (heat, cold, snow and rain); for periods up to 8 hours.

• Above average organizational and communication skills, ability to work independently, good interpersonal skills, and ability to maintain a positive attitude. 

There will be a legally permissible background check for the successful candidate.

Compensation: $25/hour

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