Certified Preschool Teacher

About the role

The Early Childhood Education Services Department at The Salvation Army of the Syracuse Area is hiring a Certified Pre-School Teacher. This position works with a co-teacher for shared responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a curriculum that addresses both individual children’s and group needs using the Early Childhood Partnership program curriculum.
• Support, supervise, role model, and encourage the professional development of all child care staff and volunteers through team meetings, shared program planning, and day-to-day interactions.
• Maintain the classroom environment by monitoring attendance, cleanliness, minor repairs, health and safety issues, inventory, and ensuring proper supplies and equipment are available daily.
• Assess and monitor the developmental level of each child, conduct Early Childhood Partnership program assessments, and facilitate referrals for evaluations as necessary.
• Absorb and complete all required paperwork on a timely basis, including attendance, meal counts, lesson plans, daily health checks, fire drill records, narratives, and daily notes.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new staff members regarding room, center, and agency policies, procedures, and expectations.
• 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.
• Engage in ongoing teacher-parent communication to facilitate parent participation and involvement.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and integrate understanding into daily responsibilities, participating in meeting the objectives of The Salvation Army, Syracuse Area Services Strategic Plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Active NYS Teacher Certification, eligible for the $1500 licensed teacher supplement
• Minimum of 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, able to lift up to 40 pounds, and able to participate in all developmentally appropriate activities

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including:

• PSL, Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• Remitted Tuition Program Partnering with Syracuse University
• Generous time off including up to 13 paid holidays, personal days, vacation time, and sick time
• On-site, covered free parking
• Employer-funded pension plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Health care coverage with less than a 10% employee contribution for medical, dental, and vision plans for family and employee
• Marriage benefit: 5 paid days off for those planning to get married
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans, including Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible spending accounts

Pay

$22.00 - $26.00/hr

Schedule

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