Preschool Teacher

Job Details

Job Location

Schenectady-Bigelow - Schenectady, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$19.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

None

Description

As a Preschool Teacher, you will provide a safe, clean, nurturing environment for children and provide a balance of open-ended exploration, guided inquiry, structured activities, and sensory-based play to foster children’s curiosity, engagement, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. You will report to the Preschool Special Education Teacher and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the non-SED children in the classroom.

• Work with the Special Education teacher to plan daily and weekly activities designed to meet the individual needs of all children.

• Facilitate all initial screenings and ongoing assessments for assigned children

• Track data for non-SED children in the classroom, including entering into the data system

• Individualize curriculum for each child’s specific strengths and areas of need.

• Assist in the provision of care for children which takes into account the educational, social, developmental, and health needs of the group, and the individual child.

• Provide a balance of open-ended exploration, teacher-guided inquiry, structured activities, and sensory-based play; foster children’s curiosity, engagement, reasoning, and problem-solving

• Demonstrate effective classroom leadership skills by the ability to provide directions, work as a part of a team, and assuring the completion of records, attendance reports, and data collection.

• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use both in learning activities and in imaginative play.

• Supervise and interact with children during family-style mealtimes, and during all activities.

• Supervise and assist children in toileting, hand washing, and dressing.

• Follow fire drills, shelter-in-place, intruder, or any emergency procedures to safely assist children as per protocols.

  Requirements and Education:

• CDA (Child Development Associate Credential) OR

• Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

• Up to and including 6 months of experience.

  Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid time off

• Holiday Pay

• 401 (K) plan

• Life Insurance

• Loan repayment assistance

• Free training/CEU opportunities

  About Northern Rivers

  At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

  Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.