Teacher - Head Start - 10 Month Program
Company: Ulster County Community Action Committee
Location: Hurley
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
UCCAC, Inc. in Kingston , NY is looking to hire a full-time Head
Start Teacher . Do you have excellent verbal and written
communication skills? Would you like to use your skills to
contribute to an organization that makes a difference in your
community ? If so, please read on! This teaching position earns a
competitive wage of $18.42 - $22.01/hour , depending on the degree.
We provide excellent perks , including benefits, leave accruals, an
SEP-IRA retirement plan, and tuition reimbursement . Additionally,
our 10-month employees receive 7 weeks of paid time off (PTO)
during summer break . If this sounds like the right opportunity for
you, apply today! ABOUT UCCAC, INC. Incorporated in 1965, we strive
to implement the philosophy of self-help. We believe in giving a
hand up, not a handout. We do this through practical, timely, and
innovative programs and services. Our organization promotes
self-sufficiency and dignity for those we serve. We are on a
mission to change people's lives, improve communities, and make
Ulster and Sullivan Counties a better place to live. We strive to
hire exceptional staff members to serve our community. We couldn't
do this important work without them. In return for their hard work
and dedication, we offer our team fantastic benefits and a
supportive work culture ! A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HEAD START TEACHER
As a Head Start Teacher, you provide a safe and healthy preschool
learning environment that is welcoming to children and their
parents. Every shift, you come to class energized and ready to take
on the day. You conduct classroom planning sessions to develop both
individual and weekly lesson plans. You submit those lesson plans
for review in accordance with the established procedures. In
cooperation with the child's guardian and the center team, you
identify the strengths, needs, and interests of each child to
develop individual educational plans. You provide an educational
environment and implement a curriculum that encourages the
development of self-awareness, autonomy, and self-expression. At
mealtimes, you participate with the children and use it as a
teaching opportunity to model appropriate social manners. You plan
for transitions so that they occur in a predictable and unrushed
manner that helps the children feel safe. As needed, you attend
parent meetings to familiarize parents with Head Start and its
operations. You feel great about providing children with quality
education and fostering their development! QUALIFICATIONS Associate
degree in early childhood education OR Bachelor's degree in early
childhood education AA or BA in another field, at least 6 courses
in early childhood education 1 year or more of experience working
with young children in a preschool setting Valid NY driver's
license and reliable personal transportation Current CPR and first
aid certification or the willingness to complete training at the
first opportunity Ability to lift and carry a 50-pound child Can
you work well with staff and parents as part of a team? Are you
patient and friendly? Do you have excellent classroom management
skills? If yes, you might just be perfect for this preschool
position! WORK SCHEDULE This full-time educational position
typically works Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm . ARE YOU
READY TO JOIN OUR EDUCATIONAL TEAM? If you feel that you would be
right for this preschool teaching job, please fill out our initial
3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting
you!
Keywords: Ulster County Community Action Committee, Hartford , Teacher - Head Start - 10 Month Program, Education / Teaching , Hurley, Connecticut
