SEN Teacher

Astor Services is hiring Preschool Teachers today! Enjoy working Monday through Friday from 8-3pm. Head Start is a federally funded preschool program delivering services to 3 and 4-year old children and their families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being.

The Teacher will be responsible for the delivery of educational services to children in a classroom setting in a lead role. The teacher will utilize the Creative Curriculum, a play‑based Curriculum, to provide a safe, engaging and nurturing classroom for three and four-year-olds. The teacher will be responsible for implementing high quality lesson plans, ongoing assessments, and will participate in home visits to provide families with feedback on their child’s development. We are seeking a positive, professional and caring teacher to join our team!

Creates a well‑organized learning environment for children that conveys a welcoming, trusting, and safe environment.

Demonstrates effective classroom management, including responsibility for supervision of all children.

Documents ongoing observations and assessments through the Creative Curriculum assessment tool and provides feedback to families via home visits and parent‑teacher conferences.

Incorporates a variety of experiences in the classroom to individualize and foster the children’s emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and self‑help skill development.

Able to work as a team member and manage classroom staff (teaching assistants and one‑to‑one aides) to implement routine and structure in the classroom.

Follows safety and health practices in the daily operation of duties to maintain a safe learning environment.

Offers four personal days.

Enjoy time off per the School Calendar.

Fully paid individual long‑term disability and life insurance.

Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.

Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood withy a Masters degree preferred.

• NYS certification children with disabilities Birth-2nd grade required.
• Experience with the population served is preferred.