Toddler Lead Daycare Teacher - Elmcrest Children's Center Inc
Syracuse, NY 13208
About the Job
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.