Early Head Start Teacher
Kingston, NYFull-time$18.42–23.54/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
UCCAC, Inc. is hiring a full-time Early Head Start Teacher in Kingston, New York. The role focuses on fostering young children’s growth and development through classroom activities, age-appropriate lessons, and individualized learning strategies. The teacher will also communicate with parents and caregivers and collaborate with fellow educators. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Kingston, NY, USA | Hourly | 18.42-23.54 per hour | Full Time
Join our team as a Full-Time Early Head Start Teacher at Ulster County Community Action Committee in Kingston, NY, and make a difference in the lives of young children and their families. This onsite position allows you to engage directly with children in a nurturing environment where you can utilize your passion for early childhood education. With a competitive pay rate of $18.42/hr, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally while impacting your community. Collaborate with dedicated staff, share innovative ideas, and contribute to a mission-driven organization.
Your expertise will help shape the future of our youngest learners. You will be offered great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, and Paid Meals. If you're ready to embrace this rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply today.
Are you excited about this Early Head Start Teacher job?
As a new Early Head Start Teacher, you can expect a dynamic and fulfilling daily routine that focuses on fostering the growth and development of young children. Your day will begin with setting up the classroom to create a welcoming learning environment. You'll engage in hands-on activities, plan age-appropriate lessons, and facilitate group discussions to promote social skills. Interacting with parents and caregivers will be an essential part of your role, as you will provide updates on their child's progress and offer support. Additionally, you'll work collaboratively with fellow educators to implement individualized learning strategies.
The expected schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, allowing you to enjoy a balanced work-life routine. Be prepared for a rewarding experience that enriches the lives of children and strengthens community ties.
What you need to be successful
To be successful as an Early Head Start Teacher, you'll need a blend of skills that make you an effective educator and compassionate caregiver. Strong communication skills are essential for engaging with children, parents, and colleagues. You'll need to demonstrate patience and empathy while fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for young learners. Creativity is also crucial, as you'll design engaging activities that cater to diverse learning styles.
Additionally, adaptability is important, as you may need to adjust your teaching methods based on the children's needs and interests. Strong organizational skills will help you manage lesson plans, classroom materials, and daily schedules effectively. Collaboration is key, as you'll work closely with other educators and staff to ensure a cohesive learning experience. Ultimately, a passion for early childhood education and a commitment to supporting family engagement will help you thrive in this role.
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How this job compares
Set against the 1,705 open Early Childhood Educator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$18.42–23.54/hr
- New York median$18–20/hr158 hourly ranges
- US median$18–21/hr1,004 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $20.98/hr, is 9% above the New York median midpoint ($19/hr) — in the middle half of Early Childhood Educator hourly ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 205 open Early Childhood Educator jobs in New York and 1,705 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- Early Childhood Educator postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (606 postings).
- Education
- 98 of the 1,705 open Early Childhood Educator jobs (6%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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