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Unity House of Troy
Early Childhood Teachers Toddlers
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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
A Childs Place 435 4th St, Troy, NY (On the bus line!)A Childs Place is seeking energetic, kind, and compassionate individuals to join our team! If you love working with young children ages 13, we encourage you to apply for our Toddler Care Teacher positions.$1250 Sign on bonus may apply to those who qualify Key ResponsibilitiesProvide nurturing care and support for children ages 13.Work closely with the Childcare Manager to support the daily operations of the classroom and facility.
Assist with all aspects of childcare, helping to meet the developmental, emotional, and physical needs of each child.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
Create a warm, welcoming, inclusive atmosphere where all children feel a sense of belonging.
Assist teammates as needed to ensure smooth program operation.
Maintain current MAT certification and administer medications as needed.
Flexibility to adapt as program needs change throughout the day.
Dependability and strong attendance.
Ability to pass a background check.
Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve. As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
Join us to see how we improve the lives of children and families.
Assist with all aspects of childcare, helping to meet the developmental, emotional, and physical needs of each child.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
Create a warm, welcoming, inclusive atmosphere where all children feel a sense of belonging.
Assist teammates as needed to ensure smooth program operation.
Maintain current MAT certification and administer medications as needed.
Qualifications:
AA in Early Childhood Education, ORCDA credential, ORAt least 9 credits in Early Childhood Education plus experience working with young children.Flexibility to adapt as program needs change throughout the day.
Dependability and strong attendance.
Ability to pass a background check.
Benefits:
Generous time off benefits! 13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year)56 hours of NYS Sick Leave12 paid holidays with a new pop-up holiday just added! plus 2 floating holidaysMajor medical leaveNon-profit school loan forgiveness Medical/dental/vision/life insurance403b contributions after one year Plus, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts and a 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place. Come work for an agency that cares about their employees and community!Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve. As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
Join us to see how we improve the lives of children and families.