"Assistant Teacher-Child Care Center"

Assistant Teacher-Child Care Center

Company: State University of New York at Cortland

Job Location: , New York

Category: Child Care and Youth Programs

Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $32,538

Salary Determination

Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position's major responsibilities, the applicant's background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university's strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.

Is this a temporary position? No

Position Summary

The Assist the Teacher (Teacher (Preschool/Inf./Todd.) at the SUNY Cortland Child Care Center) will assist the head teacher and Center director plan and conduct an effective child development program in a safety conscious manner to meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of each child at their developmental level in accordance with the goals, philosophy, and curriculum plan set forth by the center as outlined in the NAEYC and QualityStarsNY criteria.

As a Research Foundation employee at SUNY Cortland, this position includes yearly cost of living increases and access to professional development opportunities. This position also includes retirement benefits, attractive Health Care options, including dental and vision insurances, and paid parental and family leaves. This position also offers paid time off and supports a work/life balance. Starting annual salary for this position is $31,900.

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
• The Research Foundation at SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university's state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland's Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region's offerings

Major Responsibilities

• Assist Head Teacher (Preschool/Inf./Todd.)-Child Care Center) to develop curriculum,
• Carry out childcare activities daily and evaluate the effectiveness of child development activities
• In Teacher's absence supervise staff assigned to assist in the classroom.
• Ensure the safety and physical well-being of the children
• Routinely communicate with parents. Ensure that parents receive adequate information about their children and their experiences through daily reports, contact and regularly scheduled parent conferences.
• Contribute to the effective operation of the overall child care center program.
• Ensure that child care routines and guidelines are carried out in a manner that is prompt, hygienic, and consistent with good child development principles. This includes routines related to diapering, potty training, hand washing, tooth brushing, medication administration, eating, napping, and transitioning between activities.
• Provide positive guidance to help children develop the ability to be self disciplined.
• Provide a variety of experiences that promote individual language stimulation, imaginative play and activity.
• Provide a variety of opportunities to help children develop and understand appropriate and caring relationships with each other.
• required to be diligent and understand how to report any evidence of child abuse or neglect to the director.
• Communicate daily with the director regarding vital information concerning children and families and classroom operations.
• Utilize Brightwheel iPad app for the purposes of communicating with families, disseminating information daily and responding to messages from families in a timely manner.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Reports to the Child Care Center Director (Project Administrative Officer) and receives functional supervision from the Head Teacher (Project Support Specialist). In the absence of the Head Teacher(Project Support Specialist) will provide supervision to student workers and substitutes (Research Aides) and temporary workers and substitutes (Project Aides).

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree and one year experience working with children; or a high school diploma-or -it's equivalent and two years experience working with children;
• Additionally, CDA (Child Development Associate) or teaching assistant micro-credential must be obtained within two years of start date

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Childhood or Early Childhood Education, or relevant field of study
• Micro-credential for teaching assistant or current CDA (Child Development Associate)
• Demonstrated Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and developmental levels of children required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills to work cooperatively and effectively with all center staff, children, and parents.
• Must be punctual and dependable.
• Ability to remain calm and handle various child care issues when hey arise
• Demonstrate a warm, supportive attitude towards children
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to be a part of a team environment.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and developmental levels of children.
• Flexible in receiving assignments or adapting to changes in the program.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Posting Number: S23320

Review Start Date: 06/16/2025

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