Childcare Lead Teacher (Evening)

NY1721707 Childcare Lead Teacher (Evening) PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The candidate has primary responsibility for planning and implementing the early care and education program in compliance with regulations established by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (NYSOCFS), NYSED regulations if applicable, and NAEYCS recommendations for developmentally appropriate practices for evening child care. Supervises caregivers, student interns, and volunteers. Responsible for providing effective customer service to all internal and external customers. Responsible for providing effective customer service to all internal and external customers. The program will operate Mondays-Thursdays during MCC Fall and Spring Semesters from 4:30-9 pm with a start time of 5:00 pm for the Lead Teacher & Assistant Teacher. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: A. Learning Environment and Teaching Responsibilities To interact frequently with children in a positive, respectful, nurturing, and responsive manner that follows the guidelines of NAEYC. To create a safe, cheerful, and stimulating environment that allows for individual and group activities. To maintain a neat, clean, and orderly classroom, with learning centers and hands-on activities that follow the center curriculum. Keeps furnishings, equipment, and materials in good repair and fair supply To order needed supplies and materials for his/her classroom To develop daily, weekly, and monthly plans to carry out a balanced, age-appropriate, individually appropriate curriculum, including caregivers in classroom planning. To prepare all materials necessary for the coordination of children's care and education To assist children in their personal care needs, e.g., diapering, toileting, feeding, washing, clothing, comforting, preparing for rest. To regularly observe and record children's interests, growth and development using the center-approved developmental screening and assessment system. Refer children for special services when appropriate Plans and carries out a curriculum that meets program standards. B. Parent Relationships To build relationships of trust through open and interactive communication. To keep parents informed about classroom activities, projects, and special events through verbal interactions, monthly newsletters, parent logs, parent information board, and individual day-sheets. To provide a variety of opportunities for parent involvement. To conference at least twice per year with parents. To address concerns with parents, as they arise in a tactful professional manner. To keep the Center Director informed of family changes, concerns or needs C. Staff Communication To work cooperatively with other teachers and with support staff in the center. To supervise and guide the activities of caregivers, student staff and field workers. To keep open communication with the Director, Administrative staff, and consultants. Keeps classroom staff informed of plans and center activities. HIRING REQUIREMENTS: Completed job application form, a minimum of three references (personal and professional) Official transcript of college grades Must be able to pass a physical exam, NYS Central Registry Clearance, NYS Justice Center SEL clearance, and criminal conviction check (Comprehensive OCFS Background Check). Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: CDA, Associate's Degree in ECE or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood 9 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field with a plan of study leading towards any of the above Significant experience working with young children in a group setting Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to provide exceptional customer service to a wide variety of customers Creativity, resourcefulness, and mature judgment