Job Summary
We are seeking an Early Childhood professional to join our team. This individual will plan and present developmentally appropriate activities to young children and creating an emotionally safe and nurturing learning environment.

Responsibilities
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that align with the Creative Curriculum
- Support schedules and routines that ensure adequate physical activity, rest and play time
- Monitor and assess student progress to ensure developmental milestones are met
- Collaborate with parents and caregivers to support each child's individual needs
- Utilize effective classroom management techniques to promote a positive learning atmosphere
- Participate in staff meeting and on-going trainings

Qualifications
- 9 College credits in Early Childhood Education
- Previous experience in childcare or early childhood education
- Knowledge of childhood development principles and best practices
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to engage young children
- Familiarity with assessment procedures is a plus
- CPR and 1st Aid and/or Bilingual a plus

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of young learners!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• A 3-year-old is upset that you stopped him from running out the door after his father. He's on the floor, kicking and screaming.

What would you do? Select all that apply.
A. Explain that you want to keep him safe, so he can't just run out
B. Tell him that his father will be back and offer him a hug
C. Ask him to act like a big boy and make his father proud
D. Leave him to cry it out and check on him in a few minutes
E. Promise him a snack if he stops kicking and screaming

• You're sitting with two children who are playing with manipulatives. The boy holds up his creation and says, "I made a bird!" The girl says, "That's not a bird."

What would you do?
A. Say, "It can be a bird! He's using his imagination!"
B. Tell the girl, "Don't be mean; he did his best."
C. Suggest that the boy add features to make it look more like a bird
D. Show the children how to make a bird
E. Ask the girl to demonstrate how to make a bird

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Middletown, NY 10940 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Middletown, NY 10940: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person