Pre-K Master Teacher / Center Coordinator

Company: Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson Cou
Location: Calcium
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description JOBTITLE : Pre-K Master Teacher CLASSIFICATION : Academic/Full-time/Non-Exempt PAYRATE : Grade 5 – 19.71 per hour – Associates degree in Early Childhood Education Grade 6 - $21.05/$25.03 per hour depending on certification POSITION GRADE : 5/6 JOB HOURS : 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7:00am-3:30pm; occasional evening and weekend meetings and trainings required JOB LOCATION : 37.5 hours per week. Occasional evening and week-end hours required JOB SUMMARY: The Master Teacher II is responsible for teaching and maintaining a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate pre-school classroom with the support of a Teacher Assistant and Teacher Aide. This person is accountable for preparing and implementing lesson plans for classroom activities, as well as other duties necessary to provide a quality UPK program for 18 preschool children. EDUCATION: Associates degree in Early Childhood Education. Preferred NYS Certification in Birth-2 or Special Education; or a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education with a 5-year plan to obtain certification. EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in an early childhood education setting preferred. SKILLS: Knowledge of child development and the ability to work with young children; strong communication, organizational and time management skills. The ability to maintain confidentiality of program and agency related information; maintain accurate detailed records, serve as an advocate for children and families; and cooperate with all staff to provide quality programming for Pre-K children and families. OTHER: • All employment is conditional pending satisfactory medical exam and TB test; and receipt of fingerprint clearance at the time of hire. • Employee will be required to sign an affidavit annually which states that he/she has not been indicated in a child abuse or neglect case within the past year. • Preference is given to qualified in-house candidates. • Must have medical insurance or will be required to utilize agency fringe benefit for health insurance coverage. • Must be able to provide independent transportation to perform job responsibilities. • CAPC is a Substance-Free Workplace. Employees are subject to random, post accident and reasonable suspicion drug testing. BENEFITS: Agency Fringe Benefit Package, academic schedule, paid school vacations, and unemployment benefits during the summer. TO APPLY: Submit updated resume, CAPC application form, transcript and certification to Community Action Planning Council, 518 Davidson Street, Watertown NY 13601, Fax 315-785-0892, or email scolligan@capcjc.org. Application Form available at www.capcjc.org. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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