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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• 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

• →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