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UPK teacher needed to Co-Teach in Integrated Classroom

Start September 2024

Full time UPK teacher needed to co-teach integrated classroom

at the East Greenbush UPK/Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC)

127 Bloomingrove Drive, Troy, NY 12180

Responsible for 7 UPK students

Monday-Friday

8:15- 1:15 pm child session with planning, training and team meetings afterwards

32 hours per week position

ECEC UPK is a child centered program offering a nurturing environment and engaging learning experiences that are developmentally appropriate and differentiated to suit the needs of every individual child. At our school, exploration and discovery are used to learn, enabling children to develop confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills. We utilize the Creative Curriculum framework which supports our belief that children learn best in a child-centered classroom with a focus on interest areas. Our program concentrates on developing the "whole child" through hands-on experiences. The UPK Teacher must be able to care, supervise and create a warm learning environment while maintaining State and School District Regulations.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate child-centered environment and Creative Curriculum aligned weekly unit plans and daily lesson plans.
• Supervise children at all times, ensuring their safety and well-being. Coordinate and Model implementation of classroom Pyramid practice and strategies
• Collaboratively work with Special Education Teacher and Teacher Assistants
• Work with parents to promote understanding of the growth/development of their child; effectively communicate with parents, verbally and in writing, including parent-teacher conferences and activities to promote strong home/school relations.
• Maintain accurate records including attendance, developmental progress in anecdotal records, assessments and daily health checks.
• Follow all agency policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to our school and students
• Participate in professional development opportunities

Qualifications and Skills:

• NYS Early Childhood Teacher Certification (will create a pathway to become certified)
• Bachelor’s Degree

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development
• Defined Benefits package

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.50 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Troy, NY 12180: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person