Head Start Master Teacher Unit III

pstrongJOB TITLE:nbsp;Master Teacher I/II/strongbr /strongCLASSIFICATION:nbsp;Academic/Full-time/Non-Exempt/strongbr /strongPOSITION GRADE:nbsp;Grade 5/6/strongbr /strongSALARY:nbsp;$17.94 per hour with Associates Degree. $19.24 per hour with Bachelor's Degree. $/strongstrong23.56 per hour with NYS Certification.nbsp;nbsp;/strong/p pstrongJOB HOURS:nbsp;37.5 hours per week; Monday-Friday.nbsp;Occasional evening hours required./strongbr /strongJOB LOCATION:nbsp;CAPC Watertown Head Start Center ndash;Unit 3/strong/p pstrongJOB SUMMARY:/strongbr /The Master Teacher II is responsible for teaching and maintaining a safe, healthy, andbr /developmentally appropriate pre-school classroom of 18 children - age 4 years old with thebr /assistance of the Teacher Assistant and Teacher Aide. The Master Teacher prepares and implementsbr /lesson plans for age appropriate classroom activities and maintains compliance with NYS Daycarebr /and Head Start regulations. This person provides leadership, supervision and guidance to classroombr /staff. Systematic planning and recordkeeping are essential for this position./p pstrongEDUCATION:/strong Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required./p pstrongCERTIFICATION:/strong NYS Early Childhood Education or Special Education certification in B-2 or N-6 isbr /required, or a 5-year plan to obtain certification./p pstrongSKILLS:/strong/p pnbsp;∙ Knowledge of early childhood, ability to work with young childrennbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;∙ Supportive and non-judgmental in working with diverse families.nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;∙ Strong organization, communication and time management skillsnbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;∙ Maintain confidentiality of program and agency related informationnbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;∙ Serve as an advocate for children and familiesnbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;∙ Work independently and as a team member to provide quality programming for Head Startnbsp;children andnbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;familiesbr /nbsp;∙ Keep accurate detailed records/p pstrongOTHER:nbsp;/strongEmployment is conditional pending satisfactory medical exam and TB test, receipt of clearance from thebr /NYS Office of Children and Family Services, NYS Central Register for Child Abuse amp; Neglect, and NYSbr /Criminal Justice Center at the time of hire. CAPC is a substance free workplace. The agency conductsbr /random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug testing. Physical requirements of the job includebr /standing, sitting, walking short distances, and lifting up to 40 lbs. Must have a valid driver's license.br /Preference is given to qualified in-house candidates./p pstrongBENEFITS:nbsp;/strongAgency Flexible Benefits Plan, academic schedule, paid school vacations, and unemployment benefitsbr /during the summer./p pstrongTO APPLY:nbsp;/strongSubmit updated resume, CAPC employment application, and college transcripts to Community Actionbr /Planning Council, 518 Davidson Street, Watertown, New York 13601, Fax: 315-785-0892, or emailbr /a href="mailto:scolligan@capcjc.org"scolligan@capcjc.org/anbsp;Application form available at www.capcjc.org Application/resumes will be accepted until position is filled.nbsp;EOE/p