Infant-Toddler

Job description

Kiddie Academy of Staten Island is an independently owned educational childcare center. The ideal candidate will be motivated and prepared to become a member of our growing team. The ideal candidate enjoys working with young learners and sees every child as infinitely capable. Kiddie Academy of Staten Island wants you to make a difference in the lives of students and their parents. Come join our community!

Responsibilities:

• Communicate professionally with parents, partnering with them to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Work with your team on engaging the Kiddie Academy curriculum, which ensures developmentally appropriate, individualized activities that reflect the joy of discovery.
• Engage with and enrich children using positive language, loving care, and interactive play.
• Closely supervise children and adhere to robust health and safety protocols.
• Maintain developmental profiles for children.
• Participate collaboratively and professionally with other teachers and staff to promote the school's general well-being and the children's and families' collective interest.
• Clean the room after lessons are over
• Create lesson plans with co-teacher.

Qualifications

• CDA or Associate Degree required (Early Education or related field preferred)
• 6 months of experience working with infants/toddlers
• Nurturing and patient teacher who has a love for infants/toddlers and how they learn
• Ability to change diapers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of child development.
• Exhibits the basic core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
• NYC Resident

Job Type: Full-time

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• High-stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person