Teacher-Child Care Center

Budget Title Teacher (Infant/Toddler/Preschool) - Child Care Center Campus Title Teacher-Child Care Center School/Division Research Foundation Department RF Child Care Center Staff Sub-Type Research Foundation Salary Level No Response Salary Range $34,374 Salary Determination

Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position's major responsibilities, the applicant's background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university's strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.

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Is this a temporary position? No If Temporary, enter End Date:
Position Summary

The SUNY Research Foundation is pleased to be recruiting for a teacher at the SUNY Cortland Child Care Center. The teacher at the Center will plan and conduct an effective child development program in a safety conscious manner to meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of each child at their development level in accordance with the goals, philosophy, and curriculum plan set forth by the Child Care Center as outlined in the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

As a Research Foundation employee at SUNY Cortland, this position includes yearly cost of living increases and access to professional development opportunities. This position also includes retirement benefits, attractive Health Care options, including dental and vision insurances, and paid parental and family leaves. This position also offers paid time off and supports a work/life balance.

Starting annual salary is $34,374.

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

* The Research Foundation (RF) is the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country.

* Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.

* SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university's state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland's Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor's approval.

* Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.

* Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region's offerings

Major Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities

* Ensure the safety and well-being of the children through morning health checks, constant supervision, effective arrangement of space, proper maintenance of equipment, regular practices of fire drills and other emergency procedures

* Create a pleasant, clean, safe, and inviting classroom atmosphere in which children and families feel secure and comfortable. Implement a plan for the end of the day room maintenance as well as daily health and safety compliance

* Ensure that child care routines and guidelines are carried out in a manner that is prompt, hygienic, and consistent with good child development principles. This includes routines related to diapering, potty training, hand washing, tooth brushing, medication administration, eating, napping, and transitioning between activities

* Provide positive guidance to help children develop the ability to be self disciplined

* Provide a variety of experiences that promote individual language stimulation, imaginative play and activity

* Provide a variety of opportunities to help children develop and understand appropriate and caring relationships with each other

* Be aware of and report any evidence of child abuse or neglect to the director

* Supervise and assist in the evaluation of all staff assigned to the classroom and include staff in planning and…