About the Role
This position works collaboratively with other teachers, family members, and staff to create a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and monitor children at all times.
- Establish a safe and stimulating learning environment.
- Greet children and parents upon arrival and escort children to and from the bus.
- Work closely with the lead teacher with tasks and carrying out the educational program.
- Model a positive work ethic for parents and staff.
- Be involved in mealtime with the children, assist with the serving of meals, nutrition supplements, and clean up.
- Assist children with academic, play activities, and gauge the level of support needed for the least restrictive environment.
- Help children create and maintain relationships with peers.
- Help children with personal care needs.
- Maintain room equipment and materials.
- Assist in the preparation of the classroom and materials for classroom work.
- Encourage parental involvement in classroom activities and program events.
- Perform related work as required by the agency in providing services to children and families.
- Complete mandatory trainings.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Completion of the CAO Employment application.
- NYS SCR Clearance Form with acceptable clearance.
- Criminal Record Certification and free of criminal convictions of crimes against children (misdemeanor or felony).
- Fingerprinting required.
- Release for Reference Checks.
- Must pass a physical examination by a CAO physician at no cost to applicant.
- Must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Skills
- Passion for working with children to create a positive learning environment.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Flexibility and ability to adjust to changing circumstances.
- Use positive reinforcement and redirection techniques to manage classroom behavior.
- Provide emotional support and foster a positive, supportive environment.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Communicate with parents, build partnerships and involve families in the child’s learning.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Active listening, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Perform moderate to vigorous activity with children.
- Tolerate loud to moderate noise.
- Prolonged standing and sitting.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and sit on the floor.
- Ability to lift/move up to 25 pounds.
Location
- Buffalo, NY 14214
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a state awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential
- For Early Head Start – Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in infant development
Salary/Compensations
- $18.20 - $18.20 Hourly
