Toddler Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

The Lead Teacher will oversee and direct classroom activities, creating a supportive and engaging environment that fosters the individual growth and development of young children in care. This role requires supervising additional staff or volunteers, maintaining effective communication with families, and contributing to the overall success of the child care center as a collaborative team member.

What You'll Do

Our ideal candidate will be responsible for the following classroom duties:

• Design and implement a range of stimulating activities that cater to the diverse needs and abilities of each child, promoting their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Submit detailed lesson plans to the supervising teacher for review, ensuring transparency and accountability, and make them accessible to parents and families.
• Provide personalized attention to each child's unique needs and requirements.
• Accurately complete and maintain various reports, records, and paperwork as required by the center and state regulations.
• Ensure adherence to OCFS regulations and standards.
• Establish and maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-organized physical environment that meets the necessary standards.
• Model positive discipline and prohibit corporal punishment, promoting a culture of respect and understanding.
• Administer first aid and follow universal precautions when necessary.
• Maintain continuous professional development by completing the required 30 hours of training within each 2-year licensure period.

Requirements

• Able to lift 50 lbs. and walk 2 miles unassisted
• Cleared through NYS OCFS
• TB and Physical (must be within a year of hire)
• An associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• MUST HAVE Childcare Experience (at least 2 years)

Nice To Haves

MAT Certification is a highly valued asset in this role, as is the ability to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development

• Health/Vision/Dental Insurance

  Paid Sick and Vacation Time

  Simple IRA

About Us

History

The Cortland Child Development Day Care Program began operation in 1974 to provide early care and education for the children of parents who work or attend school.

We are a not-for-profit agency, licensed by the State of New York. Our Programs are available to infants through preschoolers and children needing school-age recreational care on a year-round basis, open many of the days our public schools are closed. Enrollment priority is given to children with special challenges.

Mission

The Cortland Child Development Centers will provide safe and nurturing environments with opportunities for creative learning:

• Nurturing supervision will be given to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children while parents are working or pursuing their own education.
• A sliding scale, unique to household composition, will encourage accessibility and affordability for the diverse cultures we serve.
• We will strive to develop community relationships and partnerships with local educational institutions to enrich the experiences for our children and their families.
• Child Development will provide professional opportunities for those seeking real world experiences in early care and education.