
Preschool Daycare Teacher
Ithaca, NYFull-time$18.75/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
The Daycare Teacher collaborates with an Early Childhood Special Education team to provide play-based instruction in an inclusive special education classroom. The role supports children’s growth, learning, and self-esteem through developmentally appropriate activities and a safe, nurturing environment. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position following the daycare calendar, with a stated pay rate of $18.75 per hour.
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Full job description
Overview
Shape Young Lives and Build a Bright Future!
Are you ready to inspire and nurture the next generation? Join our team as a Daycare Teacher , where you’ll collaborate with a dynamic Early Childhood Special Educati on team to design and implement play-based instruction for children, fostering growth, learning, and positive self-esteem. This opportunity is within a n inclusive special education classroom , ensuring each child gets the attention they deserve.
Position Details:
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Full-time:40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, following our daycare calendar.
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Competitive rate of pay:$18.75 per hour.
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Racker offers benefits including tuition assistance, health insurance, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children and grandchildren of full-time staff.
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Responsibilities
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Co-teach and co-plan under the lead of the Special Education Teacher and in collaboration with other Daycare Teachers using assigned curriculum .
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Provide high quality care and instruction to all students through fun age and developmentally appropriate activities.
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Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
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Actively participate in team meetings, sharing educational insights and problem-solving collaboratively.
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Maintain open communication with families, keeping them informed and supported.
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Collaborate with the team to utilize diverse techniques and perspectives in program design.
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Keep accurate records of children’s progress and attendance, and prepare reports for parent conferences.
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Attend required training sessions, ensuring compliance with OCFS regulations and program requirements.
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And other duties as assigned.
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Bring your creativity, energy, and passion!
Qualifications
Education (one of the following):
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Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Development, or related field OR
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Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and 1 year related experience,OR
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9 College credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field with a plan of study to get to CDA
Physical Capability
- Ability to physically assist children to participate in the program; ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds; ability to engage in repetitive movements such as sitting/kneeling on floor, bending and stooping; ability to move quickly to attend to a running child.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a supportive and innovative environment where your contributions directly impact the growth and happiness of children and their families. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth while making a meaningful difference every day.
Take the Next Step!
If you’re passionate about working with children and want to be part of a collaborative, caring team, apply today and help us build a brighter future for every child!
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Job LocationsUS-NY-Ithaca
Category Early Childhood
How this job compares
Set against the 1,534 open Early Childhood Educator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$18.75/hr
- New York median$18–20/hr144 hourly ranges
- US median$18–21/hr991 hourly ranges
This rate, $18.75/hr, is close to the New York median midpoint ($19/hr) — in the middle half of Early Childhood Educator hourly ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 173 open Early Childhood Educator jobs in New York and 1,534 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- Healthy Kids Programs45 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Early Childhood Educator postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (533 postings).
- Education
- 70 of the 1,534 open Early Childhood Educator jobs (5%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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