Job Description

Overview

Early Head Start Teacher

Full-Time | $17.50-$24.00/hour | Benefits Eligible

Cab Horse Day Care CenterThe Salvation Army – Syracuse Area Services

~Immediate Openings Available!~

Position Details: We are looking for caring, patient, and dedicated Early Head Start Teachers to become part of our team at Cab Horse Day Care Center. This is a Full-Time position offering $17.50-$24.00/hour, with the opportunity to earn up to $26.00/hour with applicable certifications.

At The Salvation Army, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in your community. Our Day Care Unit provides quality, inclusive childcare services to families throughout Onondaga County. As an Early Head Start Teacher, you will help create a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where young children can learn, develop, and reach their full potential.

We believe in supporting our employees both at work and at home. Along with opportunities for professional growth and training, we offer a variety of benefits designed to support you and your family.

Our unique benefits include:

• Compensation up to $26.00/hr with applicable certifications
• Employee Discounted Day Care
• Health Insurance-Medical, Vision & Dental(Orthodontics included)
• Paid Holiday's & Holiday Pay
• Benefit Time: Vacation, Sick, Personal Days
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• 403B & Pension Plan, after one year of service
• Tuition Remittance Program & Paid Training
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• On-Site Covered Paid Parking

Responsibilities

Overview of job responsibilities:

• Plan and implement with room staff team a curriculum that will address both individual children’s and group needs appropriately utilizing EHS curriculum.
• Provide supervision, role modeling, and support and encourage professional development of all child care staff and volunteers through team meetings, shared program planning, and day to day interactions.
• Flexibility and ability to work in all classroom environments for children 6 weeks to 3 years of age as needed to meet the required classroom ratio.
• Monitor and maintain the classroom environment including cleanliness, minor repairs, health and safety issues, inventory and request supplies and equipment.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Clearance through NYS Central Registry is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and at least with one year experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 3 years.
• Associates’ Degree preferred.
• Must meet NYS/Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations requirements.
• Must meet health standards for OCFS licensing, be able to lift up to 40 pounds and be able to participate in all developmentally appropriate activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law