Daycare Lead Teacher
Little Eagles Nest Daycare is currently looking for an Early Childhood Education Teacher and an Assistant Teacher to care for our lovely young children. We are currently looking to fulfill a position in Ardsley and sonn will have openings at our new location in Dobbs Ferry. Part time and Full time shifts are available. Candidate must be available to work Monday-Friday. The successful candidate must be reliable, punctual, professional, work well with others, well spoken, easy going, quick learning, and truly have a love and passion for working with young children. Candidate needs to have experience working with young children between the ages of 12 months to 5 years old.
Students currently completing Early Childhood Education coursework are welcome to apply.
Some of the responsibilities you will have include, but are not limited to the following:
- Set up developmentally appropriate classroom activities in accordance with the classroom lesson plans/curriculum;
- Coordinating meal and snack preparation;
- Diapering children daily;
- Maintaining a clean and hazard free environment;
- Maintaining daily open communication with parents, inputting child data into a child management application regularly and accurately;
Position Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age;
- Fluent in English;
- Must have a minimum of 2 years experience working with multiple young children, preferably in a licensed child care facility;
- Candidate must have a High School Diploma at a minimum. Candidates that completed an Undergraduate Degree in an Early Childhood Education or related field of study is preferred, particularly with a CDA;
- Must have the desire to teach and educate young children and the ability to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and track progress;
- Must LOVE to work with young children and be passionate about Early Childhood Education.
Applicant Will Need:
- Criminal Records Background Check
- Fingerprinting from the Department of Investigation
- Infant/Child CPR/First Aid Certification
- Child Abuse & Maltreatment Training
- Preventing Infectious Disease Control Training
- Shaken Baby & SIDS Training
- Medical Exam/TB Testing
- Letters of reference from previous employers
Work Remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Early Childhood Teaching: 2 years (Required)
- Early Childcare: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person