* This is a courtesy post on behalf of the Finger Lakes
Community College Association Inc. *
The FLCC Association is seeking a Lead Techer - Toddler. The Lead
Teacher will provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment
in which children can grow physically, emotionally, socially, and
intellectually
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Adhere to all New York State Office of Children and Family
Services regulations
- Follow all Center policies and procedures
- Prepare and maintain a safe, clean, and organized learning
environment
- Plan and implement daily program that meets emotional,
physical, intellectual, and social needs of children
Collaborate with Teacher Assistant on classroom program and
goals
Communicate with Teacher Assistant on children's
development
Attend staff meetings, fulfill all training requirements, and
maintain all mandatory clearances
Maintain classroom supplies and report any inadequacies with
building or grounds to Director
Assist children with personal and self-care needs
Develop a supportive relationship with children focusing on
safety, cleanliness, and happiness in a learning-through-play
environment
Interact with children and encourage involvement in
activities
Maintain all classroom records, files, and paperwork
Assist Director in arranging field trips and activities
Respect and maintain confidentiality of children, parents, and
staff
Foster communication with parents regarding children's progress
and activities via daily reports, newsletters, and
conferences
Use appropriate and positive techniques to manage
behavior
Follow guidelines set by Child and Adult Care Food
Program
Assist Director with supervising and evaluating student
interns
Consult with Director when an incident occurs at Center
Perform other duties as assigned
General Responsibilities:
- Passionate about working with children
- Demonstrated ability and strong desire to provide high standard
of customer service with enthusiasm and energy
- Ability to prioritize and work under pressure and time
constraints
- Detail-oriented and organized approach to work
- Friendly, courteous, and professional demeanor
- Strong communication skills
Organizational Relationships:
- The Lead Teacher is part of the Child Care Center of Finger
Lakes Community College Association
- This position reports to the Child Care Center Director
Employment Standards:
- Associate's Degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or
related field; or
- Child Development Associate credential or other OCFS-recognized
credential specific to preschool developmental period and one year
of experience related to caring for children; or
- Nine college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development, or
related field, with plan of study leading to (1) Child Development
Associate credential or (2) Associate's Degree in Early Childhood,
Child Development, or related field and two years of experience
related to caring for children
Compensation:
- Full-time hourly position, 52 weeks per year, 40 hours per
week
- 80 hours of annual sick time
- 120 hours allocated vacation leave
- Medical (FLCC Association covers 75%), dental (FLCC Association
cover 100% of employee), and vision insurance
- TIAA Retirement with 3% matching by the FLCC Association
- Meal benefit and/or Health Reimbursement Account
- Employee benefits cover the cost of one class at Finger Lakes
Community College per semester
- Evaluation performed on a yearly basis with cost-of-living
adjustments
- Hourly Rate: $17.75–$19.75 per hour, depending on experience,
training, and education
* This is a courtesy post on behalf of the Finger Lakes
Community College Association Inc. *
