Toddler Lead Teacher

Expressive Beginnings Child Care • Town of Henrietta, NY

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About The Position

Expressive Beginnings Child Care is seeking a warm, caring teacher passionate about working with young children and facilitating learning through play and child-initiated interests. The teacher will work with infants and toddlers in a daycare setting, plan and supervise the classroom program in keeping with the organization’s policies, philosophy, and curriculum, and maintain compliance with New York State regulations. The role includes adapting learning to individual children’s interests, needs, talents, and pace; providing care-related teaching; maintaining the classroom environment and documentation; communicating with parents and the director; and attending staff meetings, trainings, and conferences.

The position pays $19.22 per hour. The finalist’s compensation may depend on factors including budget, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. Expressive Beginnings describes its environment as active and dynamic and emphasizes dignity, respect, and support for employees’ strengths and talents.

Requirements

• Associate degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field, or an Infant/Toddler CDA.
• At least one year of daycare experience as a teacher and/or assistant in an infant or toddler classroom.
• Demonstrated knowledge of New York State child care regulations.
• Ability to get on the floor and play with infants and toddlers and lift up to 45 pounds.
• Sensitive, mature demeanor and ability to relate well to children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and supervise the class program consistent with policies, philosophy, and curriculum.
• Keep the classroom in compliance with all New York State regulations.
• Maintain required documentation.
• Gear the program to individual children’s interests, special needs, talents, and pace of learning.
• Teach proper health care related to toileting, nutrition, dental care, physical care, and cleaning children when necessary.
• Maintain the classroom’s arrangement, appearance, décor, and learning environment.
• Communicate with parents about their child and daily activities, and inform the director of parent concerns.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and conferences.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Vacation and sick time
• Childcare discounts
• Behavior support specialist providing additional classroom and teacher support
• Paid training and ongoing educational opportunities

What This Job Offers

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