Certified Preschool Teacher

The Early Childhood Education Services Department at The Salvation Army of the Syracuse Area is hiring Certified Pre‑School Teachers to work as a Pre‑School Teacher, Under‑Protective Knowledge (UPK) who will design, implement, facilitate and evaluate a comprehensive Early Childhood Partnership program with children in our classrooms. This role works with a co‑teacher and requires a $1,500 Licensed Teacher Supplement.

• Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• Remitted Tuition Program partnering with Syracuse University
• Generous time off, including up to 13 paid holidays, personal days, vacation time, and sick time
• On‑site covered free parking
• Employer‑funded pension plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Health‑care coverage with less than a 10% employee contribution – medical, dental and vision plans for employees and families
• Marriage benefit: five paid days off for newly married employees
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans, including short‑term and long‑term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• On‑site daycare with discount for full‑time employees

• Plan and implement a curriculum with room staff that addresses individual and group child needs using the Early Childhood Partnership program curriculum.
• Support, supervise, role‑model and encourage professional development of all child‑care staff and volunteers through meetings, shared planning and daily interactions.
• Monitor and maintain the classroom environment, including attendance, cleanliness, minor repairs, health and safety, inventory, and proper supplies.
• Assess developmental levels of each child, conduct Early Childhood Partnership program assessments and facilitate referrals for evaluations as needed.
• Ensure timely completion of all paperwork, including attendance, meal counts, lesson plans, daily health checks, fire‑drill records, narratives, and daily notes.
• Assist in orientation and training of staff regarding room, center, and agency policies, procedures and expectations.
• Participate in meetings, including initial orientations, supervision, team meetings, staff meetings, in‑services and training sessions with Syracuse City School District and Partnership programs.
• Engage in ongoing teacher–parent communication to facilitate parent participation and involvement.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and integrate understanding into daily responsibilities while supporting the objectives of The Salvation Army Syracuse Area Services Strategic Plan.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (required).
• Active NYS teacher certification and eligibility for the $1,500 licensed teacher supplement.
• At least one year of experience working with children ages 3 to 5.
• Compliance with NYS/OCFS regulations.
• Meeting health standards for OCFS licensing, ability to lift up to 40 pounds, and participation in all developmentally appropriate activities.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a respectful working 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.