Do you love children? Are you passionate about our community? Are you ready for your next adventure?

At The Columbia Children’s Center, we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment for the children of Columbia County. We believe that play is a foundation of learning. We use our indoor classrooms and our outdoor spaces to complement one another in this way. Our curriculum is progressive, as we are committed to enabling our children to become kind, curious, thoughtful members of the world. We ensure that our center is accessible to people of all cultural and economic backgrounds, gender expressions and abilities.

If you share this same sense of community, JOIN OUR FAMILY of caring, creative compassionate teachers and caregivers!

Teacher

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety and supervision of children, following all NYS rules and regulations
• Assist with creation and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Follow teacher plans and classroom daily duties
• Maintain a safe and educational environment at all times
• Support other classrooms as needed to provide coverage for staff breaks and staff absences
• Maintain classrooms and shared spaces
• Keep records of each child’s progress, interests and any problems that may occur
• Maintain contact with the children’s parents and contacting them in the case of an emergency

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work as a team player
• Flexibility
• Creativity

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma
• Previous child care experience preferred-- Make sure to list your experience on your resume or cover letter.
• Must meet any additional state specific guidelines (fingerprinting, background check); applicants and new hires can be rejected or terminated based on an unacceptable background check

Pay:

• Base rate of $15, increases with experience and relevant educational degrees

Benefits and Perks!

• Retirement and life insurance available (health insurance may be available in the future)
• Six personal days, four sick days, ten COVID-19 days (for necessary quarantine or isolation) within first year; one week vacation after a year, increasing with seniority
• Each quarter our staff have a full workday for paid trainings, team-building, and staff development
• Receive mentoring from highly experienced early education experts, with opportunity to train for specialist roles in the future

Schedule:

• Both full and part time positions available (M-F, 7am-5pm)

COVID-19 considerations:

• We strongly encourage all staff to be vaccinated and have booster shots when eligible
• We are following all mandated guidelines and requirements to keep staff, children and parents as safe as possible

Columbia Children’s Center, an independent nonprofit community daycare center for children ages six weeks to five years old, is seeking qualified candidates for teacher positions. CCC is licensed by New York State Office of Children and Family Services and operates year-round with six classrooms and a team of qualified, experienced teachers who follow a developmentally appropriate curriculum, including daily outdoor play.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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