Daycare Teacher

Learn & Discover Playschool•Staten Island, NY

13h

About The Position

Learn & Discover Playschool is seeking a nurturing daycare teacher to meet students’ basic and educational needs. The teacher prepares and delivers classroom activities, communicates with staff and parents, and maintains a safe learning environment. The role calls for someone who can serve as a positive role model, encourage self-expression, and understand factors that shape early childhood development. The center’s approach is to support each child and family through a safe, developmentally appropriate environment that fosters social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Learning opportunities are adapted to children’s ages, developmental stages, and learning styles. The center serves children from infancy through their preschool years and offers full-day, year-round care and all-day preschool. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Compensation is $2,400 to $3,250 per month, depending on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Be 21 years of age or older.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Have five years of experience working in a licensed daycare facility, or meet one of the listed certification and education pathways: an associate’s degree in early childhood education; CDA certification with a study plan leading to an associate’s degree in early childhood education within seven years; a high school diploma or GED, nine college credits in early childhood education or child development, two years’ experience caring for children, and a study plan leading to an associate’s degree within seven years; or, if currently employed in a permitted child care program, a high school diploma or GED and a Department-acceptable study plan leading to nine relevant college credits within two years and an associate’s degree within seven years.
Have prior experience working with young children, preferably in a similar setting.
Be physically fit and able to lift up to 70 pounds.
Have a warm, approachable disposition.
Have excellent problem-solving skills.
Have a passion for early childhood development.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver lessons that support students’ social, emotional, and cognitive development.
Encourage self-expression through understanding, flexibility, and behavioral reinforcement.
Meet students’ basic needs, including feeding and dressing them.
Model appropriate behavior, including when not on duty.
Keep the classroom safe and conducive to learning.
Liaise with families to understand students’ home lives.
Track students’ progress and inform parents.
Attend parent and staff meetings.