Preschool Teacher​/Center Director: Head Start

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Opportunities for Otsego - also known as OFO - has been positively impacting the lives of low-income individuals and families since 1966. Our diverse team of hardworking and talented individuals deliver services, support and administration in over a dozen programs. OFO employees gain personal satisfaction by knowing they are helpings to change lives in our community and are offered:

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Location: Morris, NY

Job :439

# of Openings:1

Head Start 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.

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)

This website is supported by Grant Number C1002760 from the Office of Community Services and Grant Number 02CH013070 from the Office of Head Start both within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration or Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided).

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