Early Head Start Teacher — Substitute

Job overview

The Early Head Start Teacher — Substitute role is onsite in Troy, NY. Pay is $20–$22 per hour for 35 hours per week. The Commission on Economic Opportunity’s Early Head Start/Head Start program provides comprehensive early-childhood services to children and families in Rensselaer County. The substitute provides temporary classroom coverage and plans and implements daily education for infants and toddlers. The role supports children’s development through age-appropriate lessons, positive guidance, family engagement, required records, and coordination with special service providers when applicable.

What you'll do

• Promote development and learning for children ages six weeks to three years using Head Start standards, the Early Learning Outcomes Framework, and applicable childcare regulations
• implement curriculum and prepare developmentally appropriate lesson plans
• use positive guidance strategies
• build relationships with staff, families, and children
• conduct two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences each year
• complete required attendance, meal, health, lesson, and assessment records
• use daily routines to support learning
• and collaborate with special service providers and implement IEP/IFSP goals when applicable.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

early head start teacher

substitute teacher

infant and toddler education

early childhood

head start

classroom coverage

troy ny

commission on economic opportunity

$20–$22/hr

35 hours per week

infant/toddler cda

family engagement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting states that this temporary position is not benefit eligible.

Why this role

Temporary substitute position, 35 hours per week, and not benefit eligible. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, an Infant/Toddler CDA, and prior experience working with infants or toddlers.

About the employer

Commission On Economic Opportunity is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.