Teacher – children older than 2 years of age
Setting: Child Care/Day Care/Preschool
Academic and Experience Requirements
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Master's Degree in Education AND NYS Permanent Teacher Certification |
OR |
Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education/Special Education AND NYS Initial Teacher Certificate |
Ongoing Training/Professional Development
- Written training plans are in place at individual child care centers.
Setting: Head Start, Early Head Start
Academic and Experience Requirements
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Bachelor’s Degree AND NYS Teaching Certificate |
Head Start/Early Head Start teachers also:
- Plan/deliver Head Start Services in center and home-based settings
- Carry out record keeping requirements
- Need experience in a human services setting, including working with low-income children and families
Ongoing Training/Professional Development
- Written training plans are in place at individual Head start centers.
NOTE:
- Get more information on NYS Teacher Certification
- ACS and Head Start/Early Head Start teachers who are members of Union 1707 and Local 205 can be paid back for up to 12 college credits a year. Call: (212) 219-0022
- Current and former Early Head Start and Head Start parents must receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified.
- Staff qualifications are for New York City Head Start programs and are required by the NYC Department of Health and exceed Federal Head Start staff.