Pre-K Teacher

Please make sure to complete an application by clicking here for this job posting. Basic Function or Position Summary: Responsible for the supervision, care and education of a classroom of up to 16 children, ages 3-5, planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans with the support of two Teaching Assistants. This classroom is located in Dunkirk, NY at a Head Start child care center serving Dunkirk UPK students. NYS Certified Teachers start at $28.21/hr - $46,546 for the school year. $1,400 additional for Master's degree Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood start at $26.33/hr - $43,444 for the school year while working towards NYS certification. Associate's Degree in Early Childhood start at $24.43/hr - $40,309 for the school year. Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties: Utilize nurturing and responsive practices and interactions that foster trust and emotional security; are communication and language rich; Include developmentally appropriate learning experiences in language, literacy, social and emotional development, math, science, social studies, creative arts, and physical development Provide a program of self-initiated, group-initiated and teacher-initiated activities which are intellectually stimulating and foster self-reliance and social responsibility. Implement well-organized learning environments with developmentally appropriate schedules, lesson plans, and indoor and outdoor learning experiences that provide adequate opportunities for choice, play, exploration, and experimentation Establish and implement a daily schedule of program activities that offers reasonable regularity in routines. Support the development of the home language for dual language learners. Promote learning through approaches to rest, meals, routines, and physical activity. Serve meals to children ensuring dietary restrictions and safety for allergies are followed; model eating new and diverse food options. Provide children with instruction in techniques and procedures that will enable them to protect themselves from abuse and maltreatment. Complete or obtain a current developmental screening within 45 calendar days of when the child first attends the program. Conduct standardized and structured assessments for each child that provide ongoing information to evaluate the child's developmental level and progress. Integrate child assessment data in individual and group planning. Regularly communicate with parents to ensure they are well-informed about their child's routines, activities, and behavior. Serve as an advocate for all children including those with special needs. Implement IEP's and behavior plans with fidelity. Hold parent conferences, as needed, but no less than two times per program year, for each child. Conduct at least two home visits per program year for each family. Develop opportunities for parents and family members to volunteer in the class. Ensure the health and safety of children by ensuring competent supervision of all children in care. Prepare necessary materials for activities in the classroom. Guide the work of Teacher Assistants, other staff and volunteers in support of classroom activities and supervision. Performs daily health checks on each individual child, following up when needed. Utilize CAPTAIN/Teacher Strategies Gold for tracking and maintaining all children records along with documentation of individual family contacts. Assist families in creating age-appropriate school readiness goals and provide information to achieve identified goals. Provide a safe and healthy learning environment. Notifies supervisor following service area procedure regarding customer complaints. Recommend purchase of materials/equipment. Participates in service enrollment and recruitment strategies Support the planning and implementation of family events Promotes agency mission. Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics. Maintains consistent professional customer service. Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self- sufficiency. Other duties as designated by supervisor Organizational Responsibilities: Adheres to all policies and procedures Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate Participates in organizational and divisional management systems Knowledge, Skills Required: Computer skills. Ability to work on a team. Good verbal and written communication skills. Physical: Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort Special Requirements: Meets OCFS training requirements and maintains training logs. Flexibility in work schedule. Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times Valid Driver's license Works compassionately with a diverse population Job Attachment : View Attachment Salary: From : 46546.00 Salary Competitive : Y Position Status : Full time Start Date : 8/15/26 Required Certification Type : Special Education {9010}, Pre K-6 {3011}, Early Child (Pk3) Annotation {3012}, Nursery, Kindergarten Grades 1-6 - 3010, Students with Disabilities (All Grades) {0254}, Early Childhood Education Birth - Grade 2 {3013}, Literacy Birth - Grade 6 {7061}, Students with Disabilities Birth - Grade 2 {9013} Contact Person's Name : William Vogt Contact Person's Title : Early Care & Education Director Contact Person's Phone : ... Contact Person's Email : ...