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The Goddard School of Albany
Infant Teacher
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$39,705 / year median in New York
+11% projected growth
Job Description
An Infant Teacher at The Goddard School of Albany is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. The Goddard School of Albany is owned and operated by a mother of three small children. The culture of the school values and honors teachers and caregivers. This is an amazing opportunity to build a community in a brand new school!
Benefits:
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Winter Break
- 401K
- Company paid workers compensation
Education Development General Qualifications & Skills:
- The ability to understand and support the education program using "learning through play" philosophy;
- The ability to interact closely with children at their level
- The ability to keep children within sight and sound supervision at all times;
- The ability to change children's diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary)
- Child Development Associate preferred
Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
- Advance children's physical and intellectual competence
- Support each child's social and emotional development and provide positive guidance
- Establish positive and effective family relations
- Ensure an effective program, responsive to children's needs
- Maintain professional commitment