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Community Action of Orleans and Genesee Head Start Preschool Lead Teacher in Batavia, New York
Order#: NY1508371
Head Start Preschool Lead Teacher
Responsible for planning and carrying out preschool classes with Head Start curriculum Works cooperatively with and gives direction to Teacher and Teacher Assistant, facilitates constructive adult-child interaction, and is responsible for classroom environment, planning, documentation, and compliance with Federal and State regulations. Promotes and regularly assesses each childs total development (cognitive, social/emotional, physical) and school readiness.
Agency Approved Driver status and vehicle required Clearance through NYS Central Registry for Child Abuse, NYS Justice System, and Department of Justice fingerprinting. Ability to pass NYS physical for day care licensing requirements, COVID vaccinated Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or an Associates degree in any subject, and coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education with experience teaching preschool-age children. Candidates enrolled in a degree program who have majored in or completed 18-24 credits in Early Childhood Education and with experience teaching preschool children may be considered.