Overview
of job responsibilities :
- Plan and implement with room staff team a curriculum that will address both individual children’s and group needs appropriately in conjunction with the SCSD curriculum.
- Flexibility and ability to work in all classroom environments with children 6 weeks up to 5 years of age as needed to meet the required classroom ratio.
- Monitor and maintain the classroom environment including cleanliness, minor repairs, health and safety issues, inventory and request supplies and equipment.
Qualifications
Qualifications require the following for the role of Teacher :
- Clearance through NYS Central Registry (SCR) is required.
- High School Diploma or equivalent and minimum three years related experience required, with one year experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 3 years.
- Child Development Associates (CDA) Credential required within the first year of employment.
- Associates’ Degree preferred.
- Prior experience working with children or in a day care and classroom setting.
- Must meet NYS / Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations requirements.
- Must meet health standards for OCFS licensing, be able to lift up to 40 pounds and be able to participate in all developmentally appropriate activities.
Our Day Care Environment :
- Individual must be willing to work additional hours as required.
- Classroom ratios must be met at all times. When another classroom is in need of assistance, then one of the two teachers will be asked to support the program needs.
- Position has both internal contacts within the organization and external contacts within the community, which require considerable tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.
- The utmost of integrity is required to safeguard confidential proprietary information.
- Weather permitting daily walks and outdoor activities with the children.
Equal Opportunity Employer : The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law
30+ days ago