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Finger Lakes Health Certified UPK Teacher in Geneva, New York
FT Year Long UPK Teacher Monday-Friday. If you have a degree in Early Childhood Education, you have 5 years to get certified. This is the perfect opportunity for anyone interested in education. $1,000.00 HIRING BONUS
The Jim Dooley Early Center for Learning, located behind Geneva General Hospital, is seeking a certified UPK Teacher to join our team! The childcare center offers a vital service to both the general community and our faculties families!
Finger Lakes Health is seeking a NYS licensed (or licensed eligible) educator with a degree in early childhood ed or a related field. This position also requires a UPK certification.
We offer outstanding benefits, PTO packages and an excellent work-life balance. APPLY TODAY!!
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under guidance from the Director of Child Care, plans and implements a developmentally appropriate ECE classroom program as described above. Work with other teachers - as a team to implement daily learning activities and care, using knowledge of the children's social relationships, interests, ideas and skills to tailor learning opportunities for groups and individuals. Develops strategies to maintain a safe and healthy environment. Completes documentation, attends and leads meetings. Conducts parent/teacher conferences and provides support services to families.
Position requires ability to supervise teaching assistants and work collaboratively to develop an action plan for growth and success of the individual. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other Lead Teachers planning, organizing and evaluating needs of the Center's educational programs and improvement initiatives. Able to facilitate staff meetings and training sessions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Minimum:
Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field, and NYS teaching license or written plan to obtain certification within 5 years.
Preferred:
NYS Teaching License
LICENSE:
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
Minimum:
Teaching license or certificate valid for services in the childhood grades set forth by the NYS Education Law required for UPK Lead Teacher.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Minimum:
3 years full time teaching experience in educational preschool or related classroom setting.
Program-specific experience required for Infant & Toddler Lead Teacher.
Preferred:
Minimum 1 year supervisory experience
SKILLS:
Minimum:
Demonstrated ability to design and implement a learner-centered, educationally based curriculum in accordance with the NYS Education standards for Pre-Kindergarten, or design and implement a learner-centered developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants and toddlers in accordance with the NAEYC standards.
Able to use assessment tools to document children's developmental progress, and to determine the extent that program goals have been met.
Demonstrated proficiency in establishing positive relationships with children.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain customer focused interpersonal relationships with teaching staff and the families served.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong problem solving skills.
Salary Range: $21.41