Job Information
Racker Daycare Teacher in Ithaca, New York
Overview
Come join our Early Childhood services team, who support integrated classrooms with preschool-aged children. We have two Daycare Teacher openings-one in our infant classroom, supporting children 6 weeks to 18 months, and one in our preschool classroom, supporting children 3-5 years old in an integrated setting.
Both positions are 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
Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion -
"A world where all people know they belong."
Job LocationsUS-NY-Ithaca
Category Early Childhood
Total Hours 40