Onsite Provider/Preschool Teacher for a Small Preschool

Job Description

Job Description
Summary

We are a small, dedicated early childhood education programfor children, licensed by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services. We believe in fostering a warm, joyful, and supportive environment where children, families and staff thrive, learn, and grow.

Our cheerfulclassroom contains a mixed-age group of 12 children who are 2 years old to 5 years old. Our curriculum is a blend of play and hands-on activities.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Small, intimate class size allowing for meaningful connections with children and families
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working hours (Full-time/Part-time options available)

Duties

• Bring joy and creativity to the classroom environment and children learning
• Maintain a calm, joyful, and inquisitive demeanor while interacting with children and families.
• Have a warm, gentle, supportive approach with children and implement positive behavior guidance strategies
• Plan and implementa daily schedule of learning experiences that promote children's social-emotional, cognitive, physical, math, language/literacy and physical development
• Observe, document and assess children's development
• Spend time outdoors daily to promote children's physical development
• Conduct parent teacher conferences to provide feedback on children's development progress
• Foster strong relationships with children, families, and staff to create a community-based learning atmosphere.
• Keep the classroom clean and organized, creating a positive and welcoming environment
• Support social, emotional, cognitive and behavioral development in children through individualized and group activities.
• Cultivate positive relationships with children, families and work-team
• Provide ongoing feedback to families about their child's progress
• Maintain accurate records of children's attendance, progress, and daily activities
• Assist visitors from regulatory and affiliate agencies
• Attend professional development and complete required trainings
• Serve prepared meals that meet nutritional requirements
• Spend time outdoors daily, in all weather conditions, to support children’s physical development.
• Assist children with personal hygiene ie diaper changing/potty, handwashing
• Clean, sanitize, disinfect surfaces
• Complete the required training for program licensure, including fingerprinting, background checks, and trainings.

Requirements

Education:

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a Child Development Associate credential or currently pursuing either with credits in Early Childhood

Experience:

• Previous experience in a daycare or childcare setting is preferred.
• Experience working with children ages 2-5 years old.
• Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.

Skills Traits:

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with children, parents, and other staff members.
• Patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for working with young children.
• Positive, nurturing, collaborative attitude with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to lift, bend and lift up to 30 lbs.

Benefits

Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick days
College tuition assistance
Paid professional development