Preschool UPK Teacher (26634)
Description
UPK Teacher
$23.00 - with Bachelors degree
$27.00 - with certification
As a UPK Teacher, you will be responsible for the development of classroom instructional plans for students. You will also support students' success in academic and behavioral goals. You will report to the Preschool Teacher, Special Education and will work onsite.
Responsibilities:
- Follow all Agency procedures, along with state and federal regulations about our school and students.
- Provide an inviting learning environment following the curriculum as determined by the contracting school district, NYS Early Learning Guidelines, and other state and local curriculum documents.
- Develop and implement daily lesson plans reflecting the needs of individual students and curriculum goals.
- Assess student progress by recording daily anecdotal records and by determining expected growth as listed in the curriculum goals.
- Provide appropriate materials and experiences which address the social, physical, and emotional needs of each student.
- Provide a child-centered environment with a balance of open-ended exploration, teacher-guided inquiry, structured activities, and sensory-based play; foster children's curiosity, engagement, and reasoning.
- Plan and coordinate the work of the parents, and classroom volunteers in daily activities and special events.
- Communicate with parents through individual parent conferences, daily notes, journals, phone calls and develop activities which promote home/school relations.
- Participate in professional development opportunities dealing with curriculum and current early childhood issues by the district and OCFS.
- Maintain accurate, complete and correct records by law, district and program policy and administrative regulations.
- Coordinate and model the implementation of classroom Pyramid practices and strategies.
- Support student safety and well-being by following established classroom and schoolwide procedures.
- Follow school and agency procedures for reporting incidents. This includes behavior incident reports (BIR) and incidents such as child/sexual abuse, substance abuse, harassment, bullying, and violence.
- Work with other teachers, clinicians, administrators, medical staff and other school staff to provide integrated support, assistance, and treatment to students.
Requirements and Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, or Bachelor’s degree in related field.
- New York State Certification valid for service in the early childhood or childhood grades or students with disabilities in early childhood grades preferred
Benefit
- 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
Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
Northern Rivers Family Services is committed to keeping a safe and healthy working environment for all employees and the clients we serve. As an employee of Northern Rivers Family Services, you will be expected to perform your job in the safest possible manner and to acknowledge that safety is an important part of everyday performance. As an employee of Northern Rivers Family Services, you will adhere to all safety procedures and take part in safety program activities.