Pre-school Teacher at Astor Services

Village of Wappingers Falls, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

49568.0

Posted On

09 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early Childhood Education, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Play-Based Learning, Child Development, Team Collaboration, Safety Practices, Assessment Documentation, Family Engagement, Creative Curriculum

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Astor Services is hiring Preschool Teachers today! Enjoy working Monday through Friday from 8-3pm with summers off. Head Start is a federally funded preschool program delivering services to 3 and 4-year old children and their families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being. The Teacher will be responsible for the delivery of educational services to children in a classroom setting in a lead role. The teacher will utilize the Creative Curriculum, a play-based Curriculum, to provide a safe, engaging and nurturing classroom for three and four-year-olds. The teacher will be responsible for implementing high quality lesson plans, ongoing assessments, and will participate in home visits to provide families with feedback on their child’s development. We are seeking a positive, professional and caring teacher to join our team! Job Responsibilities: Creates a well-organized learning environment for children that conveys a welcoming, trusting, and safe environment. Understands and incorporates the principles of play-based learning. Demonstrates effective classroom management, including responsibility for supervision of all children. Completes effective lesson plans with clear objectives and aligns with the curriculum. Completes initial screenings of each students’ capabilities upon entering the classroom. Documents ongoing observations and assessments through the Creative Curriculum assessment tool and provide feedback to families via home visits and parent teacher conferences Incorporates a variety or experiences in the classroom to individualize and foster the children’s emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and self-help skill development. Able to work as a team member and manage classroom staff (teaching assistants and one-to-one aides) to implement routine and structure in the classroom. Follows safety and health practices in the daily operation of duties to maintain a safe learning environment. What we provide: Offers four personal days. Full benefit package and ongoing professional development at no cost to staff. Enjoy time off per the School Calendar. Sick time is provided. Fully paid individual long-term disability and life insurance. Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution. Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need. Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment. Room for growth and advancement within the organization. Ongoing professional development at no cost to the staff. Salary: $49,568/year Join Astor Services – Apply Now! Do you meet the qualifications above? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families? We want to hear from you! Your credentials and compassion can bring about positive change for a child in need. Apply now to become a part of the Astor Services team. Astor Services, a leading provider of behavioral and mental health services in the Hudson Valley and The Bronx, is dedicated to nurturing the emotional and mental well-being of children, adolescents, and families. With a history spanning over seven decades, we are committed to providing comprehensive care and support to help our clients thrive. Requirements You must have: · Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Early Childhood. You should have: · Experience with the population served is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Preschool Teacher is responsible for delivering educational services to children in a classroom setting, utilizing a play-based curriculum. They will create a safe and engaging learning environment and implement high-quality lesson plans while assessing children's development.