Day Care Teacher

Tioga Downs • Nichols, NY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Tioga Downs is excited to announce that our Day Care Center, designated for the use of our employees, is under new management! This is an opportunity to join our team at a time of growth and positive change as we strengthen our commitment to providing the highest standards of care and education to support our employees. We are hiring qualified Day Care Teachers who can provide an engaging, positive, fun, and safe learning environment for our children. Our Day Care Teachers are responsible for daily care and conducting educational programs that comply with local and federal regulations.

Our program hours go beyond the traditional day care schedule to meet the needs of our employee's families and their work schedules.

Employees working in the Day Care will receive an hourly stipend for shifts worked after 6 pm and on weekends.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in early childhood, Child Development or related field. No additional experience necessary.
• Child Development Associate Credential or another Office- recognized credential specific to the preschool developmental period. One year of experience related to caring for children.
• 9 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field, with a plan of study leading to a: Child Development Associate Credential; Other Office- recognized credential specific to the preschool developmental period; or Other Office- recognized credential specific to the preschool developmental period; or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field
• Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field. One year of experience related to caring for infants and toddlers
• Infant and Toddler Child Care and Education Credential; or Infant Toddler Child Development Associate Credential; or another Office-recognized credential specific to the infant/toddler developmental period. Two years of experience related to caring for children.
• Child Development Associate Credential. Two years of experience caring for children, one of which must be related to caring for infants or toddlers.
• 9 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field, with a plan of study leading to: Infant and Toddler Child Care and Education Credential; or Infant Toddler Child Development Associate Credential; or other Office-recognized credential specific to the infant/toddler developmental period; or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field. Two years of experience related to caring for children, one of which must be related to working with infants or toddler.
• Enjoy working with children and possess a friendly and outgoing personality.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required.
• Must have basic computer knowledge including Excel, Word, Publisher, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from parents, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must be able to Multi-task and handle high stress situations.
• Understanding of childhood development and methods used to instruct children of various ages.
• Strong organizational skills are essential to prepare materials for planned daily lessons.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to children and parents.
• Prepare materials to be used for art and science projects
• Efficiently communicate and coordinate with Day Care Aides around teaching daily lesson plans.
• Offer individual support to students in small groups to promote the understanding of more challenging concepts.
• Oversee the safety of the students inside of the classroom, during field trips and on playground.
• Ensure students adhere to the school or daycare stated rules and policies.
• Create activities including crafts, games and other educating activities.
• Ensure each student's progress through assessments and have awareness of students who need additional guidance.
• Provide additional assistance to students who have special needs.
• Ability to manage potentially challenging behavior from students and maintain a professional and patient demeanor
• Experience supporting positive relationships with children and adults in a learning environment
• Ability to manage potentially challenging behavior from students and maintain a professional and patient demeanor
• Experience supporting positive relationships with children and adults in a learning environment
• All other duties assigned.

Benefits

• Daycare services for employees only - open 7 Days a Week 7 am until 11 pm at Great Rates (Subsidy may also be available)
• Generous 401K plan - 100% Vested from the beginning!
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance available for Full-Time Employees
• Paid Time Off, Sick Time and Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees
• Discounts available for Hotel, Restaurants, Spa Services, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree