Teacher

Position Summary

Serving with Compassion, Creativity, and Consistency. Classroom and special area teachers deliver direct instruction in their assigned curriculum areas, aligned with New York State Learning Standards and tailored to the individual strengths and challenges of each student. In their classrooms, teachers create a highly structured, safe, and therapeutic environment that promotes cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, giving each student the opportunity to achieve success.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a positive relationship with students and colleagues
• Create and implement lesson plans in accordance with New York State Learning Standards
• Ensure the instructional needs of each individual student are met in accordance with the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Accommodation Plan
• Create necessary planning documents as prescribed by specific program guidelines based upon formal and informal assessment of students' strengths and challenges
• Complete required reports and documentation on time
• Attend all required training and development

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree required
• Experience: 2 years of teaching experience required
• NYS Teacher Certification required
• Certification in Special Education preferred

Benefits

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
• Opportunities for Professional Development

Full Time Benefits

• Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
• 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
• PTO plus 9 paid holidays
• Childcare Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
• Life Insurance

EEO Statement

Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.