Teacher, Early Childhood Education

Teacher

Position Title
- Teacher

Position Number - 899580

Position Category
- Administration

School/Division
- School of Education

Full-Time or Part-Time
- Full-Time

Description
- Reporting to the child care director, the teacher is responsible for providing a warm, nurturing classroom environment for children and a welcoming environment for parents and families. The teacher sets the standard of professionalism within the classroom, directing other team members in following the curriculum, procedures, and schedule set forth by the administration of the center. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Creates and maintains a classroom portfolio and an individual child portfolio for each child in the group.
• Observes and assesses the children on a continual basis.
• Plans activities that are age appropriate, engaging and challenging.
• Creates and maintains open communication with parents and families, and in the overall smooth operation of the classroom/center.
• Assists in carrying out the mission of both the Childcare Institute and Hofstra University.

Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required. At least 2 years prior experience working with young children in a New York State Office of Children and Family Services (NYSOCFS) licensed program. Understands and respects children and their developmental needs and interests.

Salary/Salary Range - $30,000-$31,667

EEO Statement
- Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information
- Hofstra University provides the above salary
* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.

* Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.

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