Certified Preschool Teacher

About the role

The Early Childhood Education Services Department at The Salvation Army of the Syracuse Area is hiring Certified Pre-School Teachers. The position involves developing, implementing, facilitating, monitoring, and evaluating an Early Childhood Partnership program with children in classrooms. It requires collaboration with a co-teacher and offers training and educational assistance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and facilitate a comprehensive Early Childhood Partnership program
• Monitor and maintain the classroom environment, addressing attendance, cleanliness, minor repairs, health and safety issues, and ensuring proper supplies
• Assess and monitor the developmental level of each child, conduct Early Childhood Partnership program assessments, and facilitate referrals for evaluations as necessary
• Ensure completion of all paperwork on a timely basis, including attendance, meal counts, lesson plans, daily health checks, fire drill records, narratives, and daily notes
• Support, supervise, and encourage the professional development of all child care staff and volunteers through team meetings, shared program planning, and day-to-day interactions
• Engage in ongoing teacher/parent communication to facilitate parent participation and involvement
• Participate in meetings such as initial orientations, supervision, team meetings, staff meetings, in-services, and training sessions with Syracuse City School District and Partnership programs
• Demonstrate cultural competence and integrate understanding into daily responsibilities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Active NYS Teacher Certification, eligible for the $1500 licensed teacher supplement
• One year experience working with children ages 3 to 5 years old
• Meet NYS/Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations requirements
• Meet health standards for OCFS licensing, capable of lifting up to 40 pounds, and participating in all developmentally appropriate activities

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping others and contributing to the community

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a co-teacher
• Experience with early childhood education curriculum

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including:

• PSL (Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
• Remitted Tuition Program Partnering with Syracuse University
• Covered Free Parking
• Employer-funded Pension Plan
• Health Care Coverage with less than a 10% employee contribution (Medical, Dental & Vision Plans for Family & Employee)
• Marrying employees receive an additional 5 paid days off
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans, including Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• On-site daycare services

Pay

$22.00- $26.00/hr

Schedule

Full-time, part-time, and on-call positions available, including flexible part-time schedules.