Head Start Master Teacher Unit III

JOB TITLE: Master Teacher I/II
CLASSIFICATION: Academic/Full-time/Non-Exempt
POSITION GRADE: Grade 5/6
SALARY: $17.94 per hour with Associates Degree. $19.24 per hour with Bachelor's Degree. $23.56 per hour with NYS Certification.  

JOB HOURS: 37.5 hours per week; Monday-Friday. Occasional evening hours required.
JOB LOCATION: CAPC Watertown Head Start Center –Unit 3

JOB SUMMARY:
The Master Teacher II is responsible for teaching and maintaining a safe, healthy, and
developmentally appropriate pre-school classroom of 18 children - age 4 years old with the
assistance of the Teacher Assistant and Teacher Aide. The Master Teacher prepares and implements
lesson plans for age appropriate classroom activities and maintains compliance with NYS Daycare
and Head Start regulations. This person provides leadership, supervision and guidance to classroom
staff. Systematic planning and recordkeeping are essential for this position.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.

CERTIFICATION: NYS Early Childhood Education or Special Education certification in B-2 or N-6 is
required, or a 5-year plan to obtain certification.

SKILLS:

  Knowledge of early childhood, ability to work with young children                                                                    Supportive and non-judgmental in working with diverse families.                                                                    Strong organization, communication and time management skills                                                                    Maintain confidentiality of program and agency related information                                                                  Serve as an advocate for children and families                                                                                                Work independently and as a team member to provide quality programming for Head Start children and               families
  Keep accurate detailed records

OTHER: Employment is conditional pending satisfactory medical exam and TB test, receipt of clearance from the
NYS Office of Children and Family Services, NYS Central Register for Child Abuse & Neglect, and NYS
Criminal Justice Center at the time of hire. CAPC is a substance free workplace. The agency conducts
random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug testing. Physical requirements of the job include
standing, sitting, walking short distances, and lifting up to 40 lbs. Must have a valid driver's license.
Preference is given to qualified in-house candidates.

BENEFITS: Agency Flexible Benefits Plan, academic schedule, paid school vacations, and unemployment benefits
during the summer.

TO APPLY: Submit updated resume, CAPC employment application, and college transcripts to Community Action
Planning Council, 518 Davidson Street, Watertown, New York 13601, Fax: 315-785-0892, or email

scolligan@capcjc.org