Daycare Assistant

Daycare Assistant 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars Under the guidance of the Childcare director the lead teacher is responsible for the direct supervision, teaching and safety of the children at all times. The position requires the ability to implement quality children's programs that are developmentally age appropriate. Participate as a member of a team. Create a warm and nurturing environment that will ensure the safety and well-being of each child while emphasizing program excellence. Employment is contingent upon the incumbent clearing all NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements; these requirements include fingerprinting, background screening and clearance on the State Central Register (SCR) and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCL) within the first 30-days of employment. Prior to being assigned to their position, the incumbent is required to complete an initial medical statement and tuberculin test. If the incumbent previously worked in a Child/Day Care setting, a prior medical statement and tuberculin test may be accepted if dated within 12-months preceding the date of the application.

Other responsibilities:

∙ Prepare written plans on a weekly basis with input from other staff; submit copies bi-weekly to the Director and post prominently on the parent bulletin board. Along with lesson plans, newsletter information should be completed monthly and handed to director. ∙Submit end of month paperwork to the office completed at each month's end. ∙Maintain an organized classroom environment and establish methods for advance preparation of materials as need in accordance with the center's philosophy and goals. ∙Follow chain of command when addressing daily programming problems, changes in children's behavior, and concerns shared by parents. This should occur on a regular basis and before developing a plan of action to resolve the problem. ∙Whenever there is a suspicion of child abuse, neglect, or maltreatment in any form, the Director must be notified immediately. ∙Recognize and allow for individual differences in development and cultural background when planning for learning experiences. Plan for individual needs and maintain evidence of planning and goals for each child. ∙Regularly, record observations of children's behavior and development based on observed skills. Demonstrate awareness of the programming needs of the Center as a whole by cooperating with the entire staff in sharing and caring for the equipment and supplies and communicating with concerns

Physical Demands:

Ability to frequently sit, use his/her hands and fingers, stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, crouch, kneel and climb. Ability to lift and/or carry and move up to 35 pounds (occasionally this could be more). Specific vision abilities required close, color, distance, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

MUST have:

Associate degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or related field OR Child Development Associate credential or other office recognized credential specific to the preschool development period. AND One year experience related to caring for children. OR 9 College credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field, with a plan of study leading to: • Child Development Associate Credential • Associates degree in early childhood, child development or a related field AND Two year' experience caring for children.

Job Types:

Part-time, Full-time Pay:

$16.50 - $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Teaching/daycare:

2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person