Assistant Teacher

Finger Lakes Community College; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical 75% coverage

Dental 100% coverage

Vision insurance

TIAA retirement with 3% match

Meal benefit

One class per semester

Cost-of-living adjustments

Hourly rate: $16 - $18.50

Job summary

Finger Lakes Community College is seeking an Assistant Teacher for its Child Care Center. The role supports the Lead Teacher in maintaining a safe, welcoming classroom and implementing developmentally appropriate activities.

You will supervise children, assist with daily routines, and help ensure healthy meals and transitions throughout the day. The position is full-time, hourly, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and staff development.

Qualifications

• Must meet OCFS requirements for position and age group served.
• Background clearances, health documentation, orientation, training, and professional development as per OCFS and Center policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher with implementation of developmentally appropriate activities and routines.
• Supervise children and maintain staff-to-child ratios; engage in play, conversation, and interactions.
• Assist with toileting, meals, rest, outdoor play, and daily routines; support social-emotional development.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Early Childhood Education

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Adhere to all applicable New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations. Follow all Child Care Center policies, procedures, health and safety practices, and licensing requirements. Support the Lead Teacher in maintaining a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment. Assist with the implementation of developmentally appropriate classroom activities, routines, and learning experiences planned by the Lead Teacher. Actively supervise children at all times and help maintain required staff-to-child ratios. Engage with children throughout the day through play, conversation, exploration, and developmentally appropriate interactions. Support children's social-emotional development and use positive, supportive behavior guidance strategies. Assist children with toileting, diapering, handwashing, feeding, dressing, rest, and other personal care needs as appropriate. Develop warm, responsive, and supportive relationships with children that promote safety, belonging, independence, and development. Assist with classroom transitions, meals and snacks, rest periods, outdoor play, and other daily routines. Follow all Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements and Center procedures related to meals and snacks. Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, staff, and Center operations. Attend staff meetings and required professional development and complete all training requirements within established timelines. Maintain all required clearances, certifications, health documentation, and training records. Immediately communicate accidents, injuries, behavioral concerns, health concerns, licensing concerns, or other significant incidents to the Lead Teacher and/or Director. Assist with special activities, Center events, walks, field trips, and other programming as assigned. Work collaboratively with classroom teachers, administrators, substitutes, student interns, and other Center staff. Provide classroom coverage and assist in other classrooms as needed to maintain safe operations and required staffing ratios. Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher or Child Care Center Director.

General Responsibilities

Demonstrate a genuine interest in and commitment to working with young children. Maintain a warm, patient, responsive, and professional demeanor.

Organizational Relationships

The Assistant Teacher is part of the Child Care Center of Finger Lakes Community College Association. Full-time hourly position, 52 weeks per year, 40 hours per week. 80 hours of annual sick time. 120 hours allocated vacation leave.

Employment Standards

Candidates must meet all applicable New York State Office of Children and Family Services requirements for the position and age group served.

Preferred qualifications

Preferred qualifications include education and/or experience in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Services, or a related field and previous experience working with young children in a group setting.

Background and Training

All employees must complete and maintain required background clearances, health documentation, orientation, training, and professional development in accordance with OCFS regulations and Center policies.

Benefits

• Medical (FLCC Association covers 75%)
• dental (FLCC Association cover 100% of employee)
• vision insurance
• TIAA Retirement with 3% matching by the FLCC Association.
• Meal benefit and/or Health Reimbursement Account.
• Employee benefits cover the cost of one class at Finger Lakes Community College per semester.
• Evaluation performed on a yearly basis with cost-of-living adjustments.
• Hourly Rate: $16 - $18.50 per hour, depending on experience, training, and education