Day Care Assistant Teacher - Part-Time

The Opportunity Columbia-Greene Community College Day Care is seeking a part time Assistant Teacher that will provide a safe and educational learning environment for the children in the Center. We are licensed through OCFS and follow New York State Child Day Care Regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide competent supervision including awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child in your care. All children must be in the range of vision and be near enough to respond with redirection or intervention strategies when needed. Maintain a safe, healthy, nurturing, and orderly physical environment conducive to optimal growth and development of children. Prepare materials required to implement daily plans. Actively assist teacher in engaging children in inquiry and play based learning, problem solving and conflict resolution, hands-on activities and outdoor play. Understand and follow all Early Care & Education Program policies and procedures, including but not limited to: Implementing the Early Care & Education Program's Behavior Policy using a positive guidance model to work toward the goal of self-regulation. Establish and nurture a relationship between home and the CGCC, which is responsive, respectful and reciprocal, and which clearly acknowledges that parents/guardians are their child’s first teacher and the most important influence in their child’s life. This relationship should include greeting both children and parents each day. Work cooperatively with Director, teachers, other teacher assistants, support staff, volunteers, and student participants as a member of a team working together for the well-being of the children and the Center. Respond to unanticipated necessary temporary shift and duty changes in a professional manner understanding that flexibility is often required to meet the needs of children. Perform other duties as required by Director. Model and maintain confidentiality in and outside of the CGCC setting in regard to children, parents, staff, student participants and volunteers. Follow center policies regarding confidentiality, including social networking and observation room policies. Minimum requirements: High School Diploma and 3 years’ experience working with children. Minimum educational requirements subject to change based on accreditation and licensing requirements. Benefit Information: Life insurance, 5 paid holidays and paid snow days (option to contribute into VOYA retirement) Application Information: For full consideration, applicants must submit the following: (1) cover letter; (2) resume; and (3) contact information for three professional references