Certified Head Start/ UPK Teacher

Pro Action’s Head Start Program is accepting applications for a Certified Teaching position for our Early Childhood Classroom at Winfield in Corning. This is a 10-month position that follows the school calendar. 

We are seeking an energetic educator to nurture and teach. Be part of a team that helps build the foundation for children's education by creating a first school experience that focuses on learning within a classroom setting.

As part of the classroom team providing services to children and families, the Certified Teacher helps children attain skills they need to be ready for kindergarten and implements Pre-K curriculum. The teacher works in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, New York State Office of Children and Family Services Day Care Regulations, New York State Education Department Learning Standards.

New York State certification in Early childhood Education or Special Education, Birth to Grade 2 is required. Prior experience working with preschool age children, supervisory skills, excellent organizational and time management skills are beneficial.

The ideal candidate must have a driver’s license that meets agency standards and consistent, reliable transportation that will allow regular travel in and around the service area. Agency Driver Record History standards information can be obtained by calling Human Resources at 607-776-2125.

If you are a caring, self-motivated, and looking to join a work team that makes a difference every day, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. Click here to apply or send a letter of interest and resume to: [email protected]. 

It is the policy of Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, intern, volunteer, etc., based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, creed, religion (including wearing attire, clothing or facial hair in accordance with the tenets of religion), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and transgender status), gender identity or expression, reproductive health decisions, familial status, national origin, physical or mental disability (including gender dysphoria and being a certified medical marijuana patient), genetic information (including predisposing genetic characteristics), age (18 and over), veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, certain arrest or conviction records, domestic violence victim status, and any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.