Teacher (Infant/Toddler)

Stony Brook University • Town of Brookhaven, NY

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About The Position

This is a full-time early childhood team-teaching position in an infant/toddler multi-age grouping at Stony Brook Child Care Services, Inc. The role provides high-quality care and education for children ages 2 months to 3 years. The Center also serves as a practicum site for undergraduate interns, whom this staff member will supervise and mentor.

The teacher provides daily care and education to meet children’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs in accordance with the Center’s philosophy. The position also participates in administrative work, including scheduling, hiring, adapting curriculum, monitoring the condition of the facility, and checking the availability of supplies. Responsibilities in the student intern program include supervising and role-modeling for undergraduate interns and participating in seminars and grading.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher), credit equivalent of 60 credits, or completion of an accredited early childhood course; alternatively, two years of full-time experience in childcare may be considered in lieu of the educational requirement.
• One year of early childhood experience working with children ages 5 and under.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Additional years of experience working with children ages 5 and under.
• Experience in a full-day early childhood or child care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and education for children ages 2 months to 3 years, supporting their physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs in accordance with the Center’s philosophy.
• Participate in administrative duties involving scheduling, hiring, adapting curriculum, monitoring facility conditions, and ensuring supplies are available.
• Supervise and serve as a role model for undergraduate interns.
• Participate in seminars and the grading process for the student intern program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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