Lead Caregiver

Position
Lead Caregiver

Position Requirements


QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field preferred, or experience working with young children and current Infant/Toddler CDA required.

• OCFS Clearance
• Physical with Mantoux Tuberculin test
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to perform physical weight bearing demands as related to the required job tasks.

Category
Education

Description

Early Head Start Lead Caregiver

Work in partnership with Co-Lead Caregiver to implement a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate classroom experience for toddlers in our Early Head Start program; provide overall planning and functioning of the day-to-day activities in the classroom that suport the physical, social-emotional and cognitive development of each child. Establish nurturing and responsive relationships with all children on caseload and build positive and productive relationships with parents, encouraging them to participate in all aspects of the Early Head Start program.

QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field preferred. Minimum Requirement: Current Infant/Toddler CDA (Child Development Associate) and experience working with young children in a classroom setting.


Additional Requirements :

• Three written letters of reference
• OCFS Clearance
• Physical with Mantoux Tuberculin test
• Valid, Unrestricted NYS Driver's License
• Ability to perform physical weight bearing demands as related to the required job tasks.

EOE

Rate of Pay: $18.22 - $21.36, $700.00 Signing Bonus!

Benefits:

• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Leave including Snow Days & School Recesses
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance*
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan*
• Simplified Employee Pension*
• Commitment to Professional Development
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Employee Assistance Program

*Eligibility requirements must be met.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Open Date
4/23/2026

About the Organization
Schoharie County was one of the pilot locations for Project Head Start in 1965 as a kindergarten readiness program developed as part of Lyndon B. Johnson's 'War on Poverty'. More than 55 years later, SCCDC is a Head Start grantee, serving Schoharie County with services ranging from Early Head Start for Expecting Families through Universal Pre-Kindergarten. Despite the many years that have gone by, SCCDC is still focused on preparing children and their families for success in school and beyond.

Head Start is federally funded through the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Family Services to provide services to low-income children and families with a focus on early learning, health, and family well-being. Programs partner with families, as the family is the first and best teacher of their children.

Pre-Kindergarten programs are funded through local school districts through the New York State Department of Education.

EOE Statement
SCCDC, Inc. is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment laws. To that end, the Agency is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship or immigration status, religion, gender or sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), disability, reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, military status, unemployment status, genetic information (including genetic characteristics), consumer credit history, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws. The Agency is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy with respect to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

The Agency will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner. The Agency will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. The Agency prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

This position is currently accepting applications.