Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Teacher

Is it your passion to work with children and help them learn through play in a fun and supportive childcare environment? Join our child care team at locally owned and operated Expressive Beginnings Child Care as an Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)Teacher.

Expressive Beginnings is seeking a warm and caring person who is passionate about working with young children and possesses the ability to facilitate learning through play and child-initiated interests.   Candidate will be working with children 4- and 5-year-old children.

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Pay rate for this position:  $22.00 / hr - $25.00 /hr

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above range represents the organization's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

• Oversee UPK classroom from 8:30am – 3:30pm Plan, implement, and supervise the program for the class consistent with the centers policies, philosophy, and curriculum.
• Work in conjunction with Greece Central School district to help children meet school standards.
• Keep the classroom in compliance with all NY state regulations.
• Maintain required documentation. Input data for district (report cards, assessments, etc.)
• Gear program to the needs of individual children in concern for their interests, special needs and talents, and pace of learning.
• Teach proper health care in regards to toileting, nutrition, dental, physical care and cleaning of the children if necessary. Make sure classroom is cleaned and sanitized
• Maintain the ordered arrangement, appearance, décor, and learning environment of the classroom.
• Communicate with parents regarding information concerning their child and their daily activities of the center, and inform the Director of any parent concerns. Have a least 2 conference with UPK parents.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and conferences required for staff and UPK. Attend any trainings that the GCSD schedules for UPK or District Professionals.
• Complete any training required by OCFS licensing including but not limited to Foundations of Health and Safety, Mandated Reporter Training, Shaking Baby Syndrome, and ACE’s.
• Work well with team members to plan for and assess the children.
• Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs.

Expressive Beginnings Teachers will receive:

• Competitive health care packages
• 403(B) retirement
• Paid time off

• Must have a NY state teaching certification birth through Second or Birth through Sixth
• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• Demonstrate knowledge of NY state child care regulations
• Must be a sensitive mature person who is able to relate well to both children and adults

Job Overview:

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Base Pay: Competitive wages based on experience and education
• Industry: Teacher
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education with a NY state teacher’s certificate