Assistant Daycare Teacher - Kidzlodge at Capital District YMCA in Clifton Park, New York

Job Description:

Our Kidzlodge Early Learning Center is Hiring with a $300.00 sign on bonus!
Through the end of August, we’ll start you off with a $150 bonus just for joining our team, and add another $150 bonus after just 3 months with us.

Our Assistant Daycare Teacher helps with the planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate childcare program curriculum. Assistant Daycare Teachers provide a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.

Our Assistant Daycare Teachers must have the following requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age.


• HS Diploma/GED required.


• One year experience working with children required.


• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.


• Submission of NYS Medical Statement of Childcare Staff Form documenting physician clearance to work in a childcare setting as well as TB Test which meets Health and Social Service requirement.


• Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; CPR; First Aid; AED; Blood borne Pathogens to be completed within 30 days of hire.


• Excellent organizational, communication and problem solving skills. Basic knowledge of computers.


• Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

All certifications, diplomas and/or credentials must be presented in the documents section for consideration.

This is a full-time position with full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 403B, Tuition Reimbursement and more)

Experience

Required

• 2 year(s): Direct experience with children under age 13.

Preferred

• 1 year(s): Previous experience with diverse populations.


• 1 - 2 years: Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting.


• 1 year(s): Experience in a supervisory capacity.

Education

Preferred

• High School Diploma/GED or better


• Some college or better in Elementary Education or related field


• Associates or better in Early Childhood Education or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Child Development Assoc.

Preferred

• CPR


• First Aid


• AED


• Bloodborne Pathogens

Skills

Required

• Leadership


• Supervision


• Work in diverse community


• PC Experience


• Communication


• Organizational


• Problem Solving

Behaviors

Required

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking


• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them


• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group


• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest


• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well


• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility


• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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