Pre-K Teacher

Pre-K Teacher
Job Description

Co-Teacher

Reports To: Program Director, Age Group Leader

Position Summary: Responsible for maintaining classroom and overall program quality and providing excellent child care for families of diverse backgrounds. Responsible for planning and providing learning experiences for children which reflect an active learning philosophy and Developmentally Appropriate Practices (NAEYC 1987). Responsible for helping the children become independent, self-confident, enthusiastic learners. Responsible for the health and safety of the children.

Education/Experience:

Preferred- Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.

Required - CDA -Preschool and 1 year of experience working with young children in group care

Requirements:

· have a strong working knowledge of child development

· facilitates children’s play to encourage development in all areas: social, emotional, cognitive and physical

· establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment

· design and implement an age appropriate classroom/learning environment

· adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child

· create developmentally appropriate lesson plans

· develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals of each child

· appropriately and productively respond to the needs of both the children and parents in the classroom

· respects families and is responsive to language, culture, family characteristics, needs, concerns and priorities

· communicate regularly, respectfully, and effectively with families

· create an environment that values the inclusion of all children

· respect cultural and ethnic diversity

· use observation and assessment tools to support children’s development and learning

· uses observation and assessment to plan and modify environment, curriculum and teaching

· schedule and conduct parent-teacher conferences, minimum twice per year

· guide, direct and mentor Teacher Assistants, substitutes, volunteers, interns, etc…

· exhibit commitment to professional growth and development

· abide by OCFS regulations, NAEYC Standards, NAEYC code of ethical conduct

· adhere to all IC3 policies and procedures

· promote IC3 philosophy

· maintain organized, accessible and up to date records related to the health, safety, and nutrition of the children

· attend staff meetings, in-service training days, conferences and professional growth opportunities to further professional development and to abide by OCFS training regulations

· use team-oriented problem solving skills

· be responsible, reliable, and dependable

· have clear, direct communication style (written and verbal)

· communicate , in a professional manner, with families and co-workers

Principal Interactions Classroom Co-Teacher & Age Group Leaders

Classroom Families (children and their parents) Center Staff

Age Group Teachers

Salary depends on education and experience

The Ithaca Community Childcare Center (IC3) is a NYS licensed, NAEYC Accredited, nonprofit child care center serving children 8 weeks- 11 years old since 1976. IC3 is committed to providing families with the highest standard of child inspired, professionally nurtured care and opportunities for learning. Ithaca Community Childcare Center provides a safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate program which fosters active learning, support for the whole child, and a child centered environment. We foster innovation. We embrace team work. We strive for excellence. We respect and support families. We commit to service at all levels. We respect and appreciate diversity. We actively listen and seek to understand. We communicate openly and productively. We use resources creatively and responsibly. We abide by the NAEYC Code of Ethics and Statement of Commitment.

Our Vision is to be nationally recognized as an outstanding childcare center.

IC3 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to grant equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.50 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person