Lead Toddler Caregiver

OCO•Phoenix, NY

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Acts as of head of group for the assigned classroom. Oversees the planning and implementing of Early Childhood classroom activities utilizing a team approach. Acts as a resource and provides support to other classroom staff.

Requirements

Must have the desire and ability to work with all children and their families.
Must be able to work well in a team-teaching atmosphere and have good leadership.
Must exhibit good judgment and be able to maintain confidentiality.
Must be able to work with others in a warm, non-judgmental manner, have professional behavior and be a positive role model to others.
Must have good communication skills and be able to follow oral and written directions.
Must have acceptable physical and mental health to carry out the responsibilities of the position including lifting materials and children up to 30 pounds, bending, stooping and stocking shelves.
Must complete and maintain required in specific topic areas as assigned; completes a minimum of 30 hours over a two year period.
Must complete and maintain CPR, First Aid and Medication Administration Training (MAT).
Must posses a valid NYS Driver's License with points within Agency policy and have access to a reliable vehicle.
Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and up to 12 months directly related experience; or CDA Credential; or 9 College Credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field with two years experience caring for children; and for the toddler classroom, one additional year of specific training and/or experience in infant or toddler care.

Responsibilities

Oversees the daily operations of the classroom.
Ensures a safe, healthy and supportive environment.
Maintains the classroom according to Day Care Licensing Regulations and OCO Policy and Procedures.
Takes a leadership role in weekly planning and implementation of appropriate Early Childhood Curriculum; works collaboratively with assigned staff.
Maintains daily and ongoing open communication with parents regarding child development, classroom information and activities and daily written communication regarding the child’s day.
Records observations and completes assessments on each child twice a year. Assessments are shared with parents.
Implements, oversees and participates in small group, circle time and outdoor play; serves and eats lunch with children.
Ensures materials are prepared for each day’s classroom activities. Classroom materials are rotated based on children’s development and growth.
Conducts daily health check by observing and recording the health of the children; reports any concerns to the Center Manager.
Maintains routine paperwork such as attendance records, meal counts, incident reports, child daily notes and family communication.
Works as a team member to keep building equipment, both indoors and out, clean and in good condition; reports problems to the Center Manager.
Ensures implementation of recommendations from supervisor or Center Manager.
Participates in required professional development trainings and meetings.
Performs other related duties as assigned.