Onsite Provider/Preschool Teacher for a Small Preschool
Almond Tree Group Family Daycare
- Brooklyn, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for professional development
- Small, intimate class size allowing for meaningful connections with children and families
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Flexible working hours (Full-time/Part-time options available)
- Bring joy and creativity to the classroom environment and children learning
- Maintain a calm, joyful, and inquisitive demeanor while interacting with children and families.
- Have a warm, gentle, supportive approach with children and implement positive behavior guidance strategies
- Plan and implement a daily schedule of learning experiences that promote children's social-emotional, cognitive, physical, math, language/literacy and physical development
- Observe, document and assess children's development
- Spend time outdoors daily to promote children's physical development
- Conduct parent teacher conferences to provide feedback on children's development progress
- Foster strong relationships with children, families, and staff to create a community-based learning atmosphere.
- Keep the classroom clean and organized, creating a positive and welcoming environment
- Support social, emotional, cognitive and behavioral development in children through individualized and group activities.
- Cultivate positive relationships with children, families and work-team
- Provide ongoing feedback to families about their child's progress
- Maintain accurate records of children's attendance, progress, and daily activities
- Assist visitors from regulatory and affiliate agencies
- Attend professional development and complete required trainings
- Serve prepared meals that meet nutritional requirements
- Spend time outdoors daily, in all weather conditions, to support children’s physical development.
- Assist children with personal hygiene ie diaper changing/potty, handwashing
- Clean, sanitize, disinfect surfaces
- Complete the required training for program licensure, including fingerprinting, background checks, and trainings.
- Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a Child Development Associate credential or currently pursuing either with credits in Early Childhood
- Previous experience in a daycare or childcare setting is preferred.
- Experience working with children ages 2-5 years old.
- Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with children, parents, and other staff members.
- Patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for working with young children.
- Positive, nurturing, collaborative attitude with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.
- Ability to lift, bend and lift up to 30 lbs.
Paid vacation
Paid sick days
College tuition assistance
Paid professional development