Minimum Qualifications
· BA in Early Childhood Education or related field
· NY State Teaching Certificate: Birth-2nd Grade (if eligible, possibility for placement on Study Plan to obtain NY Certification)
· At least 1 year of classroom experience
· Experience working with children with IEPs a plus!
· Preferred: Master’s Degree with NYS teaching certification
Skills & knowledge
· Experience working in an early childhood setting
· Be warm and loving with a positive attitude and appreciation of children
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· Must be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the children and program
· Respectful to all persons from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
· Ability to organize and reflect teaching goals and progress in documentation: lesson plans, assessments and evaluations
· Ability to engage children in developmentally appropriate ways ( also including addressing children at eye level, sitting with children on the floor, engaging children in play and conversation)
· Ability to attend to daily tasks as an educator
· Maintain partnerships with families & staff
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $54,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person