JCEO is a private, not-for-profit human service agency that serves the residents of Clinton and Franklin Counties in New York State. All programs are based on JCEO's mission to alleviate poverty through practical, timely, and innovative services that emphasize and develop problem-solving skills for people.

The Head Start Teacher instructs children in activities designed to promote social, physical, emotional and intellectual growth needed for Kindergarten in a Head Start Center.

Full time, Non-Exempt Position
Location: On Site
Hourly Rate of Pay Range: $19.13-21.32


BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition Assistance 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (Eligible after One Year of Employment)
• North Country Chamber of Commerce Discounts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plans individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others, and using play equipment.
• Instructs children in practices of personal cleanliness and self care.
• Develops curriculum and lesson plans which provide for individual and group needs as approved by Education Services Manager.
• Helps children develop habits of caring for own clothing and picking up and putting away toys and books.
• Assists children with the serving of breakfast, lunch and snack which meet Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines.
• Carries out goals, policies and activities designed to implement education objectives and performance standards as directed by the Education Services Manager.
• Supervises, provides training, and directs daily activities of all adults participating in the classroom, including but not limited to; student interns, special friends, parents, foster grandparents and community volunteers.
• Keeps accurate and confidential records as required. Inputs child and family information and/or contacts, referrals, goal progress, and etc. into CAPTAIN at least weekly.
• Attends three Parent Meetings throughout the program year.
• Attends all meetings as approved by the Education Services Manager.
• Plans, conducts and evaluates home teaching and parent-teacher conferences no less than twice per year.
• Secures substitutes when absent or attending conferences.
• Keeps an accurate center inventory and requests supplies as needed.
• Maintains sound developmentally appropriate practices with all children in the center.
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate documentation of Non Federal Share for all volunteers and donations to the classroom.
• Attends all required training.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity, Inc.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
A baccalaureate or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or in any field and course work equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education with experience teaching pre school age children, or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, with one year experience teaching pre school aged children and, one year of supervision (required by all of the above) or

Two years of college with 24 credits in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a child-related area; and one year of child day care teaching experience; and one year of experience supervising staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
JCEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department at 518-561-6310 or via email at hr@jceo.org.