Daycare Teacher - Infant

Racker • Town of Ithaca, NY

2d

About The Position

The Daycare Teacher works in a co-taught infant/toddler classroom serving children ages 6 weeks to 3 years. The role designs and implements play-based instruction to foster children’s growth, learning, and positive self-esteem. The position is full-time at 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, following the daycare calendar, and pays $18.75 per hour. The teacher co-teaches and co-plans with other Daycare Teachers under the lead of the Special Education Teacher, using the assigned curriculum. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to children’s development in a supportive, collaborative environment and to grow professionally.

Requirements

• An associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Development, or a related field; OR a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and one year of related experience; OR nine college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field, a plan of study to obtain a CDA or associate degree, and two years of experience related to caring for children.
• Ability to physically assist children in participating in the program.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements such as sitting or kneeling on the floor, bending, and stooping.
• Ability to move quickly to attend to a running child.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach and co-plan using the assigned curriculum under the lead of the Special Education Teacher and in collaboration with other Daycare Teachers.
• Provide high-quality care and instruction through fun, age- and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
• Participate in team meetings, share educational insights, and collaborate on problem-solving.
• Maintain open communication with families and keep them informed and supported.
• Collaborate with the team to use diverse techniques and perspectives in program design.
• Maintain accurate records of children’s progress and attendance, and prepare reports for parent conferences.
• Attend required training sessions and ensure compliance with OCFS regulations and program requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition assistance
• Health insurance
• 20% discount on childcare services for children and grandchildren of full-time staff

What This Job Offers

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