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As the Teacher, you are responsible and accountable for everything that happens in the classroom. The Teacher is concerned with each child's physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs, as well as long range goals for development. The Teacher will plan, execute, monitor and document a developmentally appropriate child care program. In addition, the teacher will communicate regularly and work in partnership with parents, administration and other staff to meet children's needs. The Teacher is responsible for understanding and complying with all NYS Office for Children and Family Services Day Care Center Regulations.

The Teacher is responsible for the following:

+ Plans, implements and supervises a daily program that meets children's emotional, physical, intellectual and social needs and is consistent with center policies and philosophies.

+ Prepares a safe, clean, organized and aesthetically appealing environment that supports children's growth, independence and learning.

+ Gears program to meet individual children's interests, special needs and talents.

+ Attends to children's physical, hygienic and medical needs.

+ Establishes and maintains professional communication with parents regarding their children's care and learning and informs the Director of any concerns.

+ Understands that he/she is a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse and follows all associated center protocol.

+ Maintains accurate and complete paperwork, records and files as required.

+ Trains, collaborates with and supervises Assistant Teachers, substitutes and volunteers.

+ Respects and maintains the confidentiality of children, parents, staff and the center.

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field, OR;

+ High School diploma, and at least 9 college credits in Early Childhood, and minimum 2 years related experience caring for children.

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

+ Knowledge of teaching methods and observation techniques, proper health, safety, and sanitation techniques and regulations.

Additional Information:

This is a part-time Research Foundation position.

+ Closing date for receipt of applications: Open Until Filled

+ SALARY: $16.50/hour, may increase commensurate with experience

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.