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Early Head Start Teacher

The Salvation Army


Job Location:

Syracuse, NY - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 26 - 26
Posted: 20 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Early Head Start Teacher

Full-Time $17.50-$24.00/hour Benefits Eligible

Cab Horse Day Care Center
The Salvation Army Syracuse Area Services

Immediate Openings Available!

Position Details: We are looking for caring patient and dedicated Early Head Start Teachers to become part of our team at Cab Horse Day Care Center. This is a Full-Time position offering $17.50-$24.00/hour with the opportunity to earn up to $26.00/hour with applicable certifications.

At The Salvation Army you have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in your community. Our Day Care Unit provides quality inclusive childcare services to families throughout Onondaga County. As an Early Head Start Teacher you will help create a safe supportive and engaging environment where young children can learn develop and reach their full potential.

We believe in supporting our employees both at work and at home. Along with opportunities for professional growth and training we offer a variety of benefits designed to support you and your family.

Our unique benefits include:

  • Compensation up to $26.00/hr with applicable certifications
  • Employee Discounted Day Care
  • Health Insurance-Medical Vision & Dental(Orthodontics included)
  • Paid Holidays & Holiday Pay
  • Benefit Time: Vacation Sick Personal Days
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • 403B & Pension Plan after one year of service
  • Tuition Remittance Program & Paid Training
  • Loan ForgivenessProgram
  • On-Site Covered Paid Parking
Responsibilities

Overview of job responsibilities:

  • Plan and implement with room staff team a curriculum that will address both individual childrens and group needs appropriately utilizing EHS curriculum.
  • Provide supervision role modeling and support and encourage professional development of all child care staff and volunteers through team meetings shared program planning and day to day interactions.
  • Flexibility and ability to work in all classroom environments for children 6 weeks to 3 years of age as needed to meet the required classroom ratio.
  • Monitor and maintain the classroom environment including cleanliness minor repairs health and safety issues inventory and request supplies and equipment.
Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Clearance through NYS Central Registry is required.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent and at least with one year experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 3 years.
  • Associates Degree preferred.
  • Must meet NYS/Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations requirements.
  • Must meet health standards for OCFS licensing be able to lift up to 40 pounds and be able to participate in all developmentally appropriate activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer:The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age race color religion sex national origin marital status disability citizenship sexual orientation gender identity gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law


Required Experience:

IC


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The Salvos are made up of people who believe. Many of us believe in God. At the Salvation Army, we believe in doing good that brings hope and transforms lives.

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