Child Care Teacher Assistant w/ Sign On Bonus
Position Type: Full-timeLocation: Troy,New York,United States$500 Sign On Bonus!! $250 after 4 months of employment and $250 after 1 year of employment!!ResponsibilitiesWe are looking for qualified professionals who are enthusiastic about early care and education to come join our team. The ideal candidates must have, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED in addition to professional experience caring for children and perform the duties and responsibilities listed below:Assist in establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment and be responsible for the care, cleanliness, and daily preparation of learning areasAssist in providing a classroom environment for children that is developmentally appropriate and responsive to individual children’s strengths, interests and needsAssume leadership of the classroom in the event of the teacher’s absenceWork cooperatively with teacher, center staff and outside service providersAssist in conducting parent teacher conferences twice a year to discuss the development and growth of the childrenAssist with all required paperwork including weekly lesson plans, weekly parent newsletters, anecdotal records, workshop evaluations, student intern and work study student evaluations, etcIs knowledgeable of all Child Care guidelines and implements those that relate to the positionEstablish and maintain positive, supportive relationships with families; greet parents and children upon arrival and departure; be available to discuss with parents progress or concerns regarding their child and encourage parent involvementParticipates in training as assignedAttend and participate in center staff meetingsPerform all reasonable related duties as assigned by the Director or designated employee.The Faculty Student Association of HVCC offers competitive salaries to daycare teacher assistants at our Viking Child Care Center. We also offer tuition assistance for SUNY classes. Our center is rich in resources and materials and provides many opportunities for professional development.Some Of Our Benefits IncludeHourly pay $16.50-$18.00 based on experience$500 Sign On Bonus!! $250 after 4 months of employment and $250 after 1 year of employment!!QualitystarsNY scholarshipComprehensive medical benefitsDental planVision planPrescription planRetirement plan13 paid holidaysPaid time offSUNY discountsJob Type: Full-timeBenefits401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee discountHealth insurancePaid time offParental leaveRetirement planTuition reimbursementVision insuranceSchedule8 hour shiftMonday to FridayEducationHigh school or equivalent (Required)ExperienceChildcare: 1 year (Preferred)License/CertificationCPR Certification and First Aid (Preferred)