$2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS We are looking for committed early childhood professionals to lead our integrated UPK or UPK only classrooms at our location in downtown Albany. Responsibilities: Plan and implement engaging lesson plans that incorporate all developmental areas Work collaboratively with your team to promote an environment of diversity, inclusion and mutual respect Actively engage students in conversation to foster language development and social skills Develop positive relationships with families as partners in their child’s development Collaborate with the Albany City School District to implement curriculum aligned with NYS Learning Standards Conduct ongoing assessments of students’ progress using a variety of methods Complete required progress reports, assessments and lesson plans in a timely manner Must have reliable transportation and consistent and punctual attendance Adhere to all OCFS licensing regulations Requirements: Minimum of 9 college credits in a related field with a written plan for certification considered. Preferred - NYS Certified in Early Childhood Education (birth --Grade 2) Child Development Associate with plan for further education Previous classroom management required Benefits: Generous time off benefits! 13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year) 56 hours of NYS Sick Leave 10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays Major medical leave Medical/dental/vision/life insurance 403b (you can contribute right away) company contributions begin after one year of employment Student Loan forgiveness program. 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place. Plus, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve. As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. Come work for an agency that cares about their employees and community while improving the lives of children and families!