Assistant Early Childhood Teacher On Call

Vassar College•Poughkeepsie, NY

20d

About The Position

Wimpfheimer Nursery School is hiring an Assistant Teacher on call. Full time hours are 8:00-4:00 or 9:00-5:00 pm but vary on the needs and demands of the nursery school. As an assistant teacher on call, you will support a team approach, working with other educators to develop and implement a high-quality early education and care program that reflects the goals of our laboratory nursery school for children ages 2-5.

Requirements

High school diploma and experience working with young children (ages 0-5)
Desire to grow and increase knowledge in the field of child development.
Cheerful, nurturing, positive team player with collaborative work ethic.
Excellent communication skills
Exemplary role model and warm personality
Able to organize and care for the classroom environment, prepare and arrange materials, clean up and set up.
Must be fingerprinted and cleared with a background check through the NY State Office of Children and Family Services.

Nice To Haves

CDA or Associate's Degree or working towards a degree in early childhood.

Responsibilities

Care for children ages 2-5, under the direction of a Lead Teacher and within a team approach.
Follow OCFS guidelines and regulations for care routines.
Receive feedback and grow professional knowledge and skills in child centered pedagogy, play, care, problem solving and pro-social negotiation skills for young children.
Support and implement daily curriculum experience and care rituals.
Communicate regularly with families.
Organize, clean, and care for the classroom environment, prepare and arrange materials, clean up and set up daily.
Participate in school events including parent conferences, parent night, family socials, professional development.
Participate in mandated yearly professional development and training including infant/child CPR and First Aid.
Support a play based curriculum which includes outdoor play in all seasons.