Daycare Teacher Assistant

Benefits:

401(k)

Paid time off

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Columbia Children’s Center, a nonprofit community daycare center, providing full-time care for children ages six weeks to four years old. CCC is licensed by New York State Office of Children and Family Services and operates year-round with six classrooms and a team of qualified, experienced teachers who follow a developmentally appropriate curriculum, including daily outdoor play.

We are looking to bring on an experienced early childhood educator to assist in our oldest 3's and 4's classroom, and assistant teachers/floaters to support! These positions would coordinate closely with our team to implement the preschool program. This is an exciting opportunity to have a tremendous impact on our oldest children before they leave our program.

Schedule:

Full time - Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week

Benefits/Perks

Competitive Compensations

Career Advancement Opportunities

Great Work Environment

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

An annual schedule that builds in quarterly time for paid trainings, team-building, and staff development

General Responsibilities

Become familiar with and comply with all internal policies and NYS OCFS rules and regulations for licensed daycare centers (training provided)

Oversee the safety and supervision of children

Engage with children in meaningful, respectful, and supportive ways

Build positive relationships with children, their families, and our team of staff

Collaborate on the creation and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum

Complete annual training requirements

Keep records of each child’s progress, interests and any problems that may occur

Skills

Nurturing attitude and passion for working with young children

Ability to organize and manage a classroom

Excellent communication skills

Required Qualifications:

Lead Teacher:

Associates Degree or higher in ECE or related field

Assistant Teacher/Floater:

High school diploma/GED or higher

ALL teachers must meet any additional state specific guidelines (fingerprinting, background check); applicants and new hires can be rejected or terminated based on an unacceptable background check

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in licensed childcare

Knowledge of childhood development principles and practices

Pay:

Starts from $18-$22 per hour - compensation is negotiable and based on experience and skill

Work Location: In person-reliable transportation is required