Teacher - Head Start

• Pay or shift range: $21.30 USD to $27.71 USD. This is the expected pay range for this position. Final offers are based on various factors including skill set, relevant experience, qualifications, and other job-related considerations.

Full-Time – 37.5 Hours Per Week / 45 Weeks Per Year

Grade 15

Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm

Looking to make an impact!!!

Join our team at Discovery Learning Center of Oswego County Opportunities Inc., which is one of our larger Head Start/UPK education programs located in Phoenix NY. Here at Discovery Learning Center we follow OCO's mission statement, which is to inspire partnerships and provide services that empower people, support communities and change lives. With our well tuned High Scope Curriculum we look to expand children's engagement through planned play.

Within our program and OCO we provide many opportunities of professional growth. Why wait, when your impact can make a difference now!!!

Responsible for implementing the established curriculum and designing classroom activities which foster early literacy, social, emotional and intellectual skills appropriate to the children's developmental level. Supervises classroom and other staff as assigned. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Federal, State and local policies as well as Agency Policies and Procedures.

• Oversees the daily operations of the classroom; ensures a safe, healthy and supportive environment.
• Maintains the classroom according to the Head Start Performance Standards and Day Care Licensing regulations.
• Provides direct supervision of teaching staff, volunteers and other assigned workers; works collaboratively with supervisor and HS Policy Council on hiring and firing recommendations/activities.
• Conducts new staff orientation and annual center orientation.
• Plans appropriate classroom activities for children implementing the High/Scope curriculum and supervisor’s recommendations; incorporates ideas of other classroom staff in weekly plans.
• Identifies children's individual developmental needs, interests and abilities through assessment with monthly observations using the High/Scope Curriculum technique; records and reports child outcome data.
• Completes required paperwork, attendance records, MBO, newsletter, assessment reviews, etc.
• Completes MAT training and administers medication according to policy as needed.
• Coordinates with other program staff to meet the needs of children and families.
• Conducts home visits and parent/staff conferences per assigned schedule; completes/oversees weekly head checks.
• Attends staff meetings, professional meetings, conferences and training sessions for skill maintenance and enhancement.
• Arranges substitute coverage in classroom and notifies supervisor.
• Prepares for and participates in case review meetings as scheduled.
• Assists with general center maintenance;
• Establishes and maintains relationships with school district personnel and child care community.
• Conducts required screenings; completes the referral process and coordinates with service providers in implementing the IEP and tracks and monitors special services providers.
• Works collaboratively and shares information; participates in decision making with Coordinators and other staff.
• Participates in agency work groups, committees and community events.
• Attends CPSE meetings as required; attends and participates in evening training/orientation sessions as required.
• Completes and submits paperwork timely and accurately; and documentation for the center/classroom.

• Must become familiar with the performance standards of Head Start, Child Outcomes Framework and Day Care Licensing.
• Must have a desire and ability to work with low income children and families and have a…