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This position is the lead in a daycare classroom of Head Start children.  Will facilitate team planning, implementation, and supervision of classroom activities. Provides supervision to Assistant Teachers and Program Aides.  As the Center Director, will have primary responsibility for daily center-based program functioning.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Directly supervises all classrooms staff and conducts supervision meetings as needed.

• Responsible for the weekly preparation of daily lesson plans, including objectives to be posted for parents, volunteers and visitors in the classroom.

• 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. Works with typically developing children and children with disabilities.

• Schedule and arrange meetings, and documents parent-teacher conferences and home visits as required. Complete a minimum of two home visits per year and as needed.

• Ensures the site and its programming are in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and NY Pre-K regulations and standards.

·         Must demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity and an understanding and willingness to learn about systemic barriers to economic mobility. 

Position starts at $21.62 per hour but a higher rate of pay may also be considered based on previous relevant teaching experience.  Will also offer an additional .25 for center director duties. 

REQUIREMENTS    

• Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education or, 12 credits in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Development or related field. 

• 1 year of experience supervising staff in a child care program or a related field of work. Must have successful and proven techniques for management of staff.

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

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

·         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.

• Some evening work may occasionally be required for events such as home visits and Parent Committee Meetings.

• 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 and clientele.  Ability to work under pressure and exercise good judgment. Ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse social and economic backgrounds.

·         Provide customer service that is responsive to the unique needs and culture of families, such as single parents, grandparents as caregivers, co-parenting relationships, LGTBQ families, non-English speaking, teen parents, domestic violence situations and more. 

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

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

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The Assistant Teacher works closely with the Lead Teacher to carry out the goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards. Works as a team member with classroom staff and parents to implement curriculum that is meaningful and meets the individual and program needs. May be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. Position offers $19.46 per hour.

Job Duties:

·   Assist with weekly preparation of daily lesson plans, including objectives to be posted for parents, volunteers and visitors in the classroom.

·   Assist in developing 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.

·   Support social and emotional development and provides positive guidance and discipline.  Assist with addressing any special needs questions and concerns.

Knowledges, skills and abilities:

·   Minimum requirement is a High School Diploma/GED and CDA (Child Development Associate) or be enrolled in a CDA credential program that will be completed within 2 years; or have an associate's or bachelor’s degree (in any area) or be enrolled in a program leading to a degree in Early Childhood Education.

·    Experience working with preschool children in a daycare setting.  May be required to lift up to 40 pounds.

·   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.   Will provide training for all medical certifications.

·    Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable to operate agency vehicles.

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Teacher Aide is part of the team who assists in activities in the daycare classroom. Works with typically developing preschool age children and/or children with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assists staff in all classroom or parent and children activities, field trips and outdoor activities.

• Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural background of the children and families served.

• Helps supervise at mealtime, eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and proper social skills.

• Assists the teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises.

• Helps keep the classroom and its contents/toys clean and orderly.

• Serves as a substitute in the absence of the teacher or assistant teacher.

• Must demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity and an understanding/willingness to learn about systemic barriers to economic mobility.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED

• Experience working in a classroom with preschool children and familiarity interacting with teaching staff.

• Must be willing to obtain and maintain Basic First Aid and CPR certification within the initial probationary period and maintain certification.

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

• 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 and clientele. Ability to work under pressure and exercise good judgment. Ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse social and economic backgrounds.

• Provide customer service that is responsive to the unique needs and culture of families, such as single parents, grandparents as caregivers, co-parenting relationships, LGTBQ families, non-English speaking, teen parents, domestic violence situations and more.

• 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.

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

• Must have a valid driver’s license, possess own transportation and be able to drive a company vehicle on roads in varying weather conditions if necessary.

This position works 35 hours per week, 51 weeks per year and offers $17.83 per hour.

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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.

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LifeWorks Community Action is a community of neighbors helping neighbors build bright and stable futures. We have a strong network of programs to help our neighbors address their immediate needs and overcome the challenges of poverty. If we do not have the support someone is looking for, we make sure they are connected to an organization that does.

A Home Visitor supports families who are not in a class setting to move toward school readiness. The Home Visitor works with families to assesses and identify barriers that impede school readiness and strengths that can encourage school readiness. The position is mobile and requires staff to complete home visits as described.

Position starts at $20.53 per hour and relevant experience will be considered.

Job Duties:

·         Provide each family on the caseload with a weekly home visit to provide family-centered services that facilitate child development, support parental roles and promote self-sufficiency. 

·         Develop developmentally appropriate activities related to the individual child. Work with the parent to develop an individual plan for his/her child to include goal setting based on identified needs.

·         Identify child and family needs. Support social and emotional development and provides positive guidance and discipline.

·         Support parent involvement in program activities. Encourage parent involvement in Head Start and other agency programs.

·         Must demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity and an understanding /willingness to learn about systemic barriers to economic mobility.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

·         Minimum of a Home-Based CDA credential or comparable credential, or equivalent coursework with 12 Early Childhood Education credits as part of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. 

·         Must be skilled in communicating and motivating people.  Position requires strong advocacy skills relating to health and social services in support of families.  Must have knowledge of community resources and the skills to link families to the appropriate agencies and services. 

·         Provide customer service that is responsive to the unique needs and culture of families, such as single parents, grandparents as caregivers, co-parenting relationships, LGTBQ families, non-English speaking, teen parents, domestic violence situations and more.

·         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. 

·         Must have a valid license, possess a vehicle for shopping as needed and be insurable to drive an agency vehicle on roads in varying weather conditions.

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