Toddler Lead Daycare Teacher - Elmcrest Children's Center Inc

The Infant/Toddler Daycare Teacher is responsible for the safety and well-being of children in the infant or toddler daycare room. This person takes l...

Qualifications:

 

Must meet OCFS Daycare Licensing Head of Group qualifications:

An Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or a related field AND 1 year of training/experience in infant or toddler care, OR

A CDA (Child Development Associate Credential) AND 2 years of experience related to caring for young children where at least 1 year is in infant or toddler care, OR

9 college credits in Early Childhood or related field and 2 years of experience related to caring for children (where 1 year is experience in infant/toddler care) and a plan to complete CDA or Associate’s degree (plan must be submitted to OCFS, updated yearly)

Ability to present with warmth, nurturing and kindness a necessity

Knowledge of child development a must

Knowledge of OCFS Daycare regulations helpful

Essential Job Qualifications:

Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance.

Ability to sit, squat, crouch and stand for elongated periods of time

Ability to lift arms over head in upward reaching motion

Ability to walk up and downstairs up to several times per day.