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Preschool Teacher/Center Director: Head Start

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Morris, NY
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degreeUnrestricted New York State Driver's License

Job overview

Opportunities for Otsego is seeking a creative, organized Teacher/Center Director to lead a preschool teaching team and oversee a single-classroom Head Start center. The role includes planning classroom activities, supervising staff, maintaining supplies and coordinating facility improvements, and assisting with licensing and Head Start standards compliance. The position has school breaks and summers off.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Lesson PlanningClassroom ManagementChild DevelopmentParent EngagementStaff SupervisionSchedulingProgram ManagementPerformance ManagementClient Service OrientationAccountabilityTeamworkAdaptabilityReliabilityDiscretion and Judgment

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or Related Field1 Year Teaching Experience1 Year Supervisory ExperienceUnrestricted New York State Driver's License

Full job description

Preschool Teacher/Center Director: Head Start Head Start (https://www.ofoinc.org/find-program/home-based-and-preschool-programs122/) is seeking a creative, organized individual to lead a preschool teaching team and oversee operations of a single-classroom center.

As Teacher/Center Director you will:

  • Develop, coordinate, and implement daily lesson plans, classroom activities, field trips, and special events

  • Foster a welcoming and safe learning environment, that promotes overall child development and encourages parents to be active participants in their child’s education

  • Hire, supervise, and schedule center staff to ensure proper adult:child ratios and smooth program operation

  • Maintain an inventory of center materials and supplies, initiate purchases, and coordinate facility improvements

  • Assist Head Start management in ensuring compliance with day care licensing and Head Start Performance Standards

This position has school breaks and summers off.

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Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field; one year teaching experience; one year supervisory experience; valid, unrestricted New York State driver’s license

Expected Skills: Technical and service skills required by duties; client service orientation; accountability for results; teamwork; adaptability; reliability; specialized knowledge of the field; consistent exercise of discretion and judgment; work predominantly varied in character; program management; performance management

Working Conditions: Typical pre-school environment and equipment; local travel; occasional work in client residences; possible exposure to childhood diseases

Pay Range Guide:

  • Standard Start Rate - education and experience meet job requirements

  • Advanced Start Rate - education and experience exceed job requirements (subject to approval)

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