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NY1495770 Teacher(Head Start Teacher/Early Head Start Teacher/Universal Pre-K Teacher/Center Director. Positions in Oneida County for Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency.

JOB FUNCTION: The Teacher will work collaboratively with the classroom team, this includes parent(s)/guardian(s), families, volunteers, and other classroom staff to ensure the successful operation of classroom to implement the curriculum to achieve outcomes for children.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide direct and competent supervision to ensure the safety and security of children at all times in accordance with Head Start, NY State Office of Children and Families regulations and supports MVCAA, Inc Supervision of Children policy in the classroom, during outdoor experiences and field trips. Implements a child-centered, developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to promote development in all domains for children and supports children in progression of School Readiness Goals and objectives. Provide children with a consistent classroom routine in accordance with the Creative Curriculum. Responsible to have effective interactions with children in accordance with the CLASS observation tool (Head Start classrooms only.) Responsible for completion of developmental and behavioral screenings on all children within 45 days of child's entrance into program, utilizing results for individualized planning and referrals as needed. Responsible for working in partnership with parents/guardians/families to develop an individual plan for each child including goal setting based on identified needs and activities to meet established child outcomes. Integrate Individual Education Plans (IEP's) for children with documented disabilities. Collects and records children's progress to complete accurate assessments at 3 or 4 points in the year and individualize curriculum. Supervise, trains, delegates tasks and evaluates Assistant Teachers, Classroom Aides, volunteers, substitutes and interns within the classroom

QUALIFICATIONS: HS Teacher - Must possess an Associate, Bachelor or Advanced degree in Child Development, or Early Childhood Education. EHS Teacher - Minimum of a current Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential AND Two years of experience caring for children, one on which must be related to caring for infants or toddlers: or preferably Two (2) year degree in Early Childhood Education plus one (1) year specific training and/or experience in infant/toddler. *Universal Pre-K Teacher - Must possess a current New York State Preschool Certification. ***Center Director - Bachelor or Advanced Degree in Early Childhood Education, one year full-time teaching experience in a child care center, and 1 year of supervising staff in a child care program or a related field of work. -Ability to travel to all sites, trainings and home visits as necessary and required. -Able to communicate with children and families as well as maintain accurate records. -Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality and privacy. -Attends trainings and meetings as required. -Basic computer literacy in email, word processing and internet navigation. -Knowledge and experience working with families and children with low income and diverse cultures. -Background check, fingerprint screen, physical exam and TB. -Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. -Must be able to move throughout classroom, building, gross motor areas, and outside venues during a field trip. -Must be able to interact with children at the child's level. EOE, M/F/D/V Pay:$ 31868.00 to $ 40950.00. A comprehensive benefit package is provided for all full time employees. Pay is based on the candidates qualifications and experience.

For immediate consideration, apply online at https://www.mvcaa.com/employment.