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As an Assistant Teacher, you are a part of a vital team working with growing children. As a part of that team, you will be guided by the Lead Teacher in the classroom. Your assistance is important to assure that the daily plans and routines are developmentally appropriate for every child in your care.

Some of the duties of an Assistant Teacher include:

+ Light cleaning of floors and tables after food is served

+ Assistance in hand washing of children

+ Constant supervision of children both inside and outside of the building

+ Assuring that all OCFS guidelines are complied with in the classroom in regards to cleanliness at all times

+ Change diapers/clothes when needed

+ Assist in nap time protocol

+ Assist in preparing for daily activities planned by the teacher

+ Close out the room upon leaving for the day

+ On occasion, leading the room in the absence of the lead teacher

+ Providing a role model for Work Study students and Interns

+ Reporting accidents and incidents in a timely manner

+ Caring for an ill or hurt child

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ High School diploma.

+ One year of experience working with children under the age of 13.

+ Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and developmental levels of children.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Associate's degree

Additional Information:

This is a part-time Research Foundation position.

+ Closing date for receipt of applications: Open Until Filled

+ SALARY: $16.50/hour

Click here for SUNY RF Benefits Outline (https://www.rfsuny.org/media/rfsuny/forms/benefits\_outline.pdf)

SUNY Research Foundation: A Great Place to Work

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.

The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.