Lead Teacher - Toddler (Association)

Finger Lakes Community College • Canandaigua, NY

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About The Position

The Lead Teacher provides a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can grow physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. The role is part of the Child Care Center of Finger Lakes Community College Association Inc. and reports to the Child Care Center Director. This is a full-time hourly position, 52 weeks per year, working 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: an associate degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field; or a Child Development Associate credential or other OCFS-recognized credential specific to the preschool developmental period, plus one year of experience caring for children; or nine college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field with a plan of study leading to a Child Development Associate credential or an associate degree in a related field, plus two years of experience caring for children.
• Passion for working with children.
• Demonstrated ability and strong desire to provide high-standard customer service with enthusiasm and energy.
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure and time constraints.
• Detail-oriented and organized approach to work.
• Friendly, courteous, and professional demeanor.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow New York State Office of Children and Family Services regulations and Center policies and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain a safe, clean, and organized learning environment.
• Plan and implement a daily program that meets children's emotional, physical, intellectual, and social needs.
• Collaborate and communicate with the Teacher Assistant regarding the classroom program, goals, and children's development.
• Attend staff meetings, complete required training, and maintain mandatory clearances.
• Maintain classroom supplies and report building or grounds inadequacies to the Director.
• Assist children with personal and self-care needs.
• Build supportive relationships with children, emphasizing safety, cleanliness, happiness, and learning through play.
• Interact with children and encourage their participation in activities.
• Maintain classroom records, files, and paperwork.
• Assist the Director in arranging field trips and activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of children, parents, and staff.
• Communicate with parents about children's progress and activities through daily reports, newsletters, and conferences.
• Use appropriate, positive techniques to manage behavior.
• Follow Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines.
• Assist the Director with supervising and evaluating student interns.
• Consult with the Director when an incident occurs at the Center.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 80 hours of annual sick time.
• 120 hours of allocated vacation leave.
• Medical insurance, with the FLCC Association covering 75% of the cost.
• Dental insurance, with the FLCC Association covering 100% of the employee cost.
• Vision insurance.
• TIAA retirement plan with a 3% match by the FLCC Association.
• Meal benefit and/or Health Reimbursement Account.
• Benefit covering the cost of one class at Finger Lakes Community College per semester.
• Yearly evaluation with cost-of-living adjustments.

What This Job Offers

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