Preschool/Early Learning Teacher - Full-time
Salvation Army · Syracuse, New York · Posted Jul 4, 2026
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Certified Preschool Teacher
$1,500 Licensed Teacher Supplement Available
Full Time| $22.00- $26.00/hr| Exceptional Benefits
Early Childhood Partnership Program
The Early Childhood Education Services Department at The Salvation Army of the Syracuse Area is hiring! We are seeking Certified Pre-School Teachers with a passion for helping others, and a desire to do the most good in their own community. The Pre-School Teacher UPK is responsible for the development, implementation, facilitation, monitoring and evaluation of a comprehensive Early Childhood Partnership program with the children in our classrooms. This position works with a co-teacher for shared responsibilities.
We offer training and educational assistance for qualified individuals interested in a career in the Early Childhood Educational Field. We offer many different types of jobs in multiple fields spread out over five departments: Early Childhood Education Services, Family Services, Youth Services, Emergency Services, and Senior Services. Full-time, part-time, and on-call positions, including flexible part-time schedules.
"Remitted Tuition Program Partnering with Syracuse University.
Generous time off every year that includes up to 13 paid holidays, personal days, vacation time, and sick time
On-site, Covered Free Parking!
Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
Health Care Coverage with less than a 10% employee contribution. Medical, Dental & Vision Plans for Family & Employee Only
Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans, including Short & Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Daycare Services: On-Site Daycare. Full-time employees receive an employee discount
Plan and implement with room staff team a curriculum that will address both individual children's and group needs appropriately utilizing the Early Childhood Partnership program curriculum.
Support, Supervise, role model, and encourage the professional development of all child care staff and volunteers through team meetings, shared program planning and day to day interactions.
Monitor and maintain the classroom environment to include attendance, cleanliness, minor repairs, health and safety issues, inventory and properly supplied and equipped daily.
Will assess and monitor the developmental level of each child, conduct Early Childhood Partnership program assessments and facilitate referral(s) for evaluations as necessary.
Ensure completion of all paperwork on a timely basis including but not limited to attendance, meal counts, lesson plans, daily health checks, fire drill records, narratives and daily notes.
Assist in the orientation and training of staff members regarding room, center and agency policies procedures and expectations.
Participate in meetings to include initial orientations, supervision, team meetings, staff meetings, in-services and training sessions with Syracuse City School District and Partnership programs.
Engage in ongoing teacher/parent communication to facilitate parent participation and involvement.
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education Required.
Must have an active NYS Teacher Certification, eligible for the $1500 licensed teacher supplement.
Minimum of one year experience working with children ages 3 to 5 years old.
Must meet NYS/Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations requirements.
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