Job Information
Elmcrest Children's Center Assistant Daycare Teacher in Syracuse, New York
Assistant Daycare Teacher
Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
Northside Center - Syracuse, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$16.33 - $18.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Education
Description
The Teaching Assistant assists in the daily operation of a preschool classroom in a daycare setting. This person works under the direction of the Lead UPK Teacher or Preschool Daycare Teacher and is responsible for sharing in the planning and daily programming for preschool age children. The Teaching Assistant cooperates with the lead teacher to ensure a nurturing and developmentally appropriate atmosphere that is responsive to children’s needs and supports children’s growth in all developmental domains. The Teaching Assistant is equally responsible for the safety and well-being of children in the preschool room.
Responsibilities:
Support a welcoming, clean and orderly classroom environment that is culturally responsive and fosters high expectations for children
Express a supportive and caring demeanor to relate sensitively to children, families, classroom staff, and multidisciplinary providers
Work with the lead teacher to develop lesson plans and implement learning activities in the daily program
Actively engage with children through conversation and play at all times of the day, in a way that is developmentally appropriate and on their level (e.g., on the floor)
Assist in all daily functions of the classroom, including setting up of activities, meals, toileting, and cleaning
Provide support to children on a one-to-one basis, in small groups, and in large groups as appropriate
Implement positive classroom management strategies for effective functioning of the classroom and to promote positive student-teacher interactions
Assist in the design and modification of the classroom environment to meet the needs of the group and individual children
Assist the lead teacher with monitoring children’s development and learning with ongoing assessments, and to identify any concerns about child development that may arise
Communicate effectively with parents with regular feedback regarding their children, through daily contact and written correspondence as appropriate
Participate in the development of behavioral/therapeutic interventions if needed, and maintain consistency with implementation of interventions
Ensure implementation of lesson plans and consistency in programming in the absence of the lead teacher, including taking on lead teacher responsibilities when appropriate
Attend meetings as directed by the lead teacher or program administrator
Maintain professional, positive, and productive relationships with children, families, agency staff, visitors, outside agencies, and the general public
Follow all State Education regulations and OCFS Daycare licensing regulations, as well as Elmcrest program policies and procedures
Maintain up-to-date child and classroom records, including health monitoring and attendance
Cooperate with other staff members to maintain standards of professionalism throughout the center
Attend workshops, conferences, and in-service training programs as required
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications & Benefits
High School degree required
Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred, in early education, psychology, human services, or related field
New York State Teaching Assistant certification preferred, but not required for employment
Experience with young children a must
Ability to present with warmth, nurturing and kindness a necessity
Knowledge of child development helpful
Knowledge of OCFS Daycare regulations helpful
Essential Job Qualifications:
Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to sit, squat, crouch and stand for elongated periods of time
Ability to lift arms over head in upward reaching motion
Ability to walk up and downstairs up to several times per day.