Preschool Daycare Teacher

Racker • Town of Ithaca, NY

7d

About The Position

Join a daycare team as a teacher collaborating with an Early Childhood Special Education team in an inclusive special education classroom. The role involves designing and implementing play-based instruction that fosters children’s growth, learning, and positive self-esteem, while ensuring each child receives attention and support. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, following the daycare calendar, with pay of $18.75 per hour. The organization describes a supportive and innovative environment offering opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact on children and families.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education or credential pathways: an associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Development, or a related field; 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 with a plan of study to obtain a CDA.
• Be able to physically assist children in participating in the program.
• Be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to perform repetitive movements such as sitting or kneeling on the floor, bending, and stooping.
• Be able to move quickly to attend to a running child.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach and co-plan under the lead of the Special Education Teacher, collaborating with other Daycare Teachers and using the assigned curriculum.
• Provide high-quality care and instruction through fun, age- and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
• Participate in team meetings, sharing educational insights and collaborating on problem-solving.
• Maintain open communication with families, keeping them informed and supported.
• Collaborate with the team to use diverse techniques and perspectives in program design.
• Keep 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