Daycare Teacher

2 weeks ago

Ithaca, United States Racker Full time

Overview

Design and implement a daycare program for each assigned child in coordination with other members of the Early Childhood Education team, which will promote learning and a positive self-image.

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, and follow our daycare calendar.

Rate of pay is $17.50 and are fully benefits eligible.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and organize programs for children with special education teacher

  • Provide individual and group instruction

  • Provide a safe and caring environment

  • Provide leadership and assign tasks to paraprofessionals in classroom, as applicable

  • Effective communication as a member of the team, including participation in appropriate meetings

  • Share the educational perspective on how to address children, meet with team

  • Utilize problem-solving techniques to resolve differences and come to conclusion with team

  • Understand and utilize perspectives and techniques of other team members in program design and daily activities

  • Keep families fully informed of issues affecting their children and the program

  • Promote open communication and mutual understanding

  • Provide support and information that families need directly or by suing team members, other agency resources or community resources

  • Contribute to a positive work and learning environment for children in program as well as co-workers- must be professional, courteous, and confidential

  • Provide ideas and show initiative to help develop the educational setting

  • Keep records of children’s daily and overall progress including a report for the parent conferences

  • Keep daily attendance records for all assigned children

  • Attend training required by program regulations, including OCFS regulations, and as directed by supervisor

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Development, or related field OR

  • Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and 1 year related experience,OR

  • 9 College credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field with a plan of study to get to CDA or Associate Degree and 2 years of experience related to caring for children

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Job LocationsUS-NY-Ithaca

Category Early Childhood

Total Hours 40

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