Head Toddler 2's Teacher

Commonpoint; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonpoint is hiring a Toddler Teacher to join our Early Childhood Center at the Samuel Field Center. The role focuses on guiding toddlers through development programs, fostering social skills, and maintaining a loving, patient classroom environment.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in early childhood education (or related plan), is at least 21, and is prepared to complete required background checks and health screenings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education preferred.
• Associate degree (AA/AS) in Early Childhood Education (ECE) required or pursued.
• CDA certification with a study plan toward an associate's degree within 7 years.
• High school diploma or GED with early childhood credits or related plan within 7 years.
• Background check including fingerprinting and health examination required.

Responsibilities

• Guide toddlers through education and development programs.
• Respond to each child's needs efficiently and thoughtfully.
• Maintain a patient, calm, loving approach with every child.
• Support positive behavior and social interaction among children.
• Build secure relationships with children and families; report to department head and parents.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Nurturing

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA certification

High school diploma or GED with early childhood credits

Experience in toddler care or related plan toward degree

Job description

Commonpoint is a non-profit, multi service agency with a flagship site in Forest Hills and 33 additional sites throughout the community that provides a diverse array of programs and services to over 35,000. Our mission is to sustain and enhance the quality of family and individual life for all members of our community, regardless of religion, ethnic or cultural background, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual preference, age, or disability, within a pervasive and inclusive environment that facilitates individual growth, meets individual needs and builds community. We accomplish this mission through a broad range of social, educational and recreational services that reach community members of all ages and backgrounds.

We are looking to employ a qualified Toddler Teacher, who has a passion for instilling values in young children. The Toddler Teacher should possess high energy and the ability to handle the demands of toddlers with different personalities and needs.

To ensure success, the Toddler teacher should display a gentle and nurturing personality, and the patience to assist each toddler to mature cognitively and to develop gross motor & fine motor skills. They should be able to assist in developing the toddler's social skills as they interact with each other.

An individual hired as a Head Teacher will report directly to the Director of the Early Childhood Center at the Samuel Field Center under Commonpoint. This position supports the curriculum, classroom environment, and child care as determined by the Director.

In this 37.5 hour per week - Full-time roll the Early Childhood Professional will support a toddler classroom.

Toddler Teacher Responsibilities:

• Guiding toddlers through education/development programs.
• Thinking on their feet and responding to each child's needs efficiently.
• Displaying a patient and calm personality coupled with a loving approach to every child.
• Contributing positively to the behavior and social interaction of the children.
• Building secure relationships with the children and families.
• Working closely with the administration and department head to ensure that guidelines are adhered to.
• Documenting the day's events for parents.
• Reporting accidents, illness, and unusual behavior of children to head of department, and parents.
• Change diapers as needed.
• Ensure play, sleep and changing areas are kept clean.

Toddler Teacher Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Associate degree (AA or AS) in Early Childhood Education (ECE); or
• Child Development Associate (CDA) certification with a study plan leading to an associate's degree in early childhood education within 7 years; or
• High school diploma or GED: nine college credits in early childhood education or child development; two years' experience caring for children and a study plan leading to an associate's degree in early childhood within 7 years; or
• High School diploma or GED and five years of supervised experience in a toddler classroom if currently employed in a permitted child care program; or
• High school diploma or GED and a study plan that is acceptable to the Department leading to nine credits in early childhood education or childhood development within 2 years and a study plan leading to an associate's degree in early childhood within seven years, if currently employed in a permitted child care program.
• CPR certified and trained preferred.
• Meet annual professional development requirements, per Department of Health.
• Complete background check including fingerprinting and health examination.
• A passion for working with toddlers.
• Patient, nurturing and thoughtful.
• Good communication skills.
• Maintain discretion around children's records.
• Must be able to bend to a child's level and lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Must be able to spend extended periods of time sitting on the floor

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer/program.