The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
Location
Syracuse, New York
Salary
$17 - $22 / HOUR
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curricula for toddlers using Early Head Start guidelines while maintaining a safe and nurturing classroom. Monitor children's progress, maintain accurate documentation, and build positive partnerships with families.
Requires a High School Diploma and at least three years of related experience, including one year with children aged 6 weeks to 3 years. A CDA credential is required within the first year of employment, and an Associate's degree is preferred.
Overview of job responsibilities: Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum for toddlers using the Early Head Start curriculum. Lead, support, and mentor classroom staff through collaboration, coaching, and professional development opportunities. Maintain a safe, clean, and nurturing classroom environment while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Monitor and assess children's developmental progress, complete required screenings and assessments, and coordinate referrals as needed. Complete and maintain accurate documentation, including attendance, lesson plans, observations, health checks, and TSG (Teaching Strategies Gold data). Build positive partnerships with families through ongoing communication and parent engagement. Participate in trainings, meetings, and agency initiatives while supporting the mission and values of the organization.
Qualifications require the following for the role of Teacher: Clearance through NYS Central Registry (SCR) is required. High School Diploma or equivalent required, with at least three years of related experience, including one year working with children ages 6 weeks to 3 years. Child Development Associates (CDA) Credential required within the first year of employment. Associates’ Degree preferred. Prior experience working with children or in a day care and classroom setting. Must meet NYS/Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations requirements. Must meet health standards for OCFS licensing, be able to lift up to 40 pounds and be able to participate in all developmentally appropriate activities. Our Day Care Environment: Support program needs to ensure classroom ratios are met at all times. Position has both internal contacts within the organization and external contacts within the community, which require considerable tact, courtesy, and diplomacy. The utmost of integrity is required to safeguard confidential proprietary information. Weather permitting daily walks and outdoor activities with the children. Equal Opportunity Employer: The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law