Head Teacher

Children’s Center Head Teacher Full-time; 35 hours per week Application Deadline :

• Open Until Filled Priority Screening : August 22, 2025   Position Summary : Ulster Community College Association is currently accepting applications for a Head Teacher to work in the Children’s Center.

The Head Teacher is responsible to the Director of the Children’s Center for planning and implementing an appropriate early childhood educational experience to meet the needs and development stages of their particular classroom in accordance with the Center’s goals and philosophy.  To follow all guidelines and policies in the Staff Handbook and Family Handbook.   Duties and Responsibilities :

Maintain an understanding of regulations put forth by the Office of Children and Family Services Maintain personal ASPIRE Professional Development Listing Receive and maintain First Aid / CPR / AED training Be supportive of the Center and Administration Maintain a positive work environment Maintain a professional image Supervise the Center when the Director or Assistant Director is unavailable .   Physical Requirements Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting children or heavy items (50 pounds), bending, standing for long periods of time, climbing, or walking Must be able to lift 50 pounds from the floor to waist high table multiple times a day Ability to reach a child more than 20 feet away in less than a minute Must be able to crouch to a child’s height and maintain eye contact with child Must be able to sit on the floor for extended of periods of time and get up and down quickly High degree of concentration, patience, and ability to deal with pressure and distractions     Minimum Qualifications :

An Associate’s Degree  and  CDA in Education or Early Childhood Education with three years’ experience working in an established child care center in a supervisory role.   Salary :

However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by August 22, 2025 at 4 :

Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position :