IMMEDIATE OPENINGS – FULL TIME POSITIONS
Position: 1:1 AIDE
Location: WestCOP Therapeutic, Granite Springs, NY
Full Time; Salary: $17 per hour; Benefits
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to Natalie Lattarulo (nlattarulo@westcop.org)
Minimum Requirements: HS Diploma, Early Childhood experience
Job Description:
Through participation in supervised classroom experiece, individual feedback, staff meetings, workshops, and training, learn the skills necessary to perform responsibilities in the classroom and center
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Position: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Location: WestCOP Therapeutic, Granite Springs, NY & Peekskill, NY
Full Time; Salary: $50,000-$55,000; Benefits
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to Natalie Lattarulo (nlattarulo@westcop.org)
Minimum Requirements: Master’s Degree in Special Education, NYS Certification in Special Education
Job Description:
To be responsible for the creation and provision of the appropriate environment and experience to foster the physical, social , emotional, and intellectual growth of preschool children with special needs.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the creation and provision of the appropriate environment and experience to foster the physical, social, emotional, and intellecxtual growth of preschool children with special needs.
- Provide methods of behavior support and management that are individualized to meet the functional behavioral needs of each child.
- Develop curriculum that follows a normal developmental sequence, with adaptations to accommodate varied ability and functioning levels.
- Monitor program activities and services frequently and make changes in programming as needed in accordance with children’s IEPs.
- Work with related service staff to provide the appropriate service model to meet each child’s IEP goals and objectives.
- Prepare progress reports for parent conferences and annual reviews.
- Maintain confidentiality of students, parents, program, and all materials handled in the performance of duties and responsibilities.
- Assist in the creation and provision of appropriate environments, an experiences to foster the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth of preschool children.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Position: HEALTH & SAFETY COORDINATOR
Location: WestCOP Therapeutic, Granite Springs, NY
Full Time; Benefits
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to Natalie Lattarulo (nlattarulo@westcop.org)
Minimum Requirements: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Services (or related field)
WestCOP Early Childhood Program is seeking a full-time Health & Safety Coordinator to oversee health, safety, and nutrition services for our Early Head Start and Head Start programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Health Services, Public Health, Health Education, Nursing, or a related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.
- Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, OCFS regulations, and health and safety requirements preferred.
- Strong organization, communication, and computer skills.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between program sites.
Essential Duties:
- Monitor health and safety compliance across multiple program sites.
- Coordinate health screenings, immunizations, and follow-up services.
- Conduct health and safety monitoring visits and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Provide health and safety training to staff and families.
- Maintain health records and compliance documentation.
- Develop partnerships with health providers and community agencies.
- Participate in audits, licensing visit, and quality improvement initiatives.
Position: EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Location: WestCOP Therapeutic, Granite Springs, NY & Peekskill, NY
Full Time; Benefits
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to Natalie Lattarulo (nlattarulo@westcop.org)
Minimum Requirements: Master’s Degree with Birth-2 Certification
WestCOP Early Childhood Programs is seeking a full-time Education & Professional Development Coordinator to support high-quality teaching and learning across our Early Head Start, Head Start, and UPK programs. This position provides coaching, professional development, and technical assistance to ensure classrooms implement best practices and meet federal and state standards.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
- New York State Teacher Certification (Birth–Grade 2 or Birth–Grade 5 required).
- Minimum of three (3) years of teaching and instructional coaching experience in early childhood education.
- Strong knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards, Universal Pre-K (UPK) requirements, the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards, developmentally appropriate practices, curriculum implementation, CLASS, and child assessment systems.
- Excellent leadership, coaching, presentation, and communication skills.
Essential Duties
- Provide instructional coaching and professional development to teachers and education staff.
- Conduct classroom observations and support continuous quality improvement.
- Ensure fidelity of curriculum implementation and developmentally appropriate practices.
- Support implementation of the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards and UPK requirements.
- Analyze child assessment data to improve teaching practices and school readiness outcomes.
- Plan and facilitate pre-service, in-service, and ongoing professional development.
- Promote family engagement and support school readiness goals.
- Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, UPK regulations, and OCFS requirements.
WestCOP offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
Position: TEACHER ASSISTANT
Location: WestCOP Therapeutic, Granite Springs, NY & Peekskill, NY
Full Time; Salary: $17-$18 per hour; Benefits
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to Natalie Lattarulo (nlattarulo@westcop.org)
Minimum Requirements: HS Diploma, TA Certification, CDA within 18 months of hire, Early Childhood experience, lift 50 pounds
Job Description:
Under the direction of the classroom teacher, be able to assist in the creation and provision of appropriate environment and experiences to foster the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth of infants, toddlers, and preschool children