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Unity House Universal PreK 50 Philip St in Albany, New York
We are looking for committed early childhood professionals to lead our integrated UPK or UPK only classrooms at our location in downtown Albany.
$2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS for those eligibleResponsibilities:
Plan and implement engaging lesson plans that incorporate all developmental areas
Work collaboratively with your team to promote an environment of diversity, inclusion and mutual respect
Actively engage students in conversation to foster language development and social skills
Develop positive relationships with families as partners in their child’s development
Collaborate with the Albany City School District to implement curriculum aligned with NYS Learning Standards
Conduct ongoing assessments of students’ progress using a variety of methods
Complete required progress reports, assessments and lesson plans in a timely manner
Must have reliable transportation and consistent and punctual attendance
Adhere to all OCFS licensing regulations
Requirements:
Minimum of 9 college credits in a related field with a written plan for certification considered.
Preferred - NYS Certified in Early Childhood Education (birth --Grade 2)
Child Development Associate with plan for further education
Previous classroom management required
Benefits:
• Generous time off benefits including 13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year)
• 56 hours of NYS Sick Leave
• 10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Major medical leave
• Medical/dental/vision/life insurance
• 403b (you can contribute right away) company contributions begin after two years of employment
• Student Loan forgiveness program.
• 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place.
• Plus, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts
Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve.
As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
Come work for an agency that cares about their employees and community while improving the lives of children and families!