Lead Teacher; Grant Funded

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:

• cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications
• resume
• unofficial transcripts
• names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Lead Teacher (Grant Funded)

Position Category

Position Category Part Time Staff

Position Status

Position Status 10 Month

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Advertised Salary

Advertised Salary $16- $18.50 per hour

Department

Working Hours

Working Hours Monday - Friday hours may vary

General Description

SUNY Niagara’s Child Development Center is seeking a part time grant-funded Lead Teacher.

This position will be for a maximum of 30 hours per week for approximately 30 weeks, Monday through Friday. This is a 10 month position from late August through mid-May. Reliable transportation to and from work is an expectation.

In order to build and maintain an active pool of qualified candidates to meet our present and future needs for this position, SUNY Niagara will accept applications on a continuous basis. Openings may or may not exist at this time. Applications are evaluated on an as-needed basis, and candidates will be contacted when the department has an opening. Candidates who submit their information may or may not be notified as to the status of their application.

Typical Work Activities

Responsibilities for teachers include but are not limited to the following:

Planning and preparing the learning environment
Individualizing infant/toddler routines
Facilitating curriculum goals and objectives
Facilitating and recording monthly observation and assessment measures for children
Coordinating parent and teacher conferences
General housekeeping duties
Serving meals
Planning and preparing involvement activities, and center recruitment
Other duties assigned by Director

Essential Functions

Ability to relate to a diverse population of children, students and parents.

Required Qualifications

Associates Degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field;
OR
CDA or similar credential and one year experience related to caring for children
OR
9 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field with a plan of study leading to a CDA or Associate’s Degree and two years of experience related to caring for children.

Desirable Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood, Child Development, Elementary Education, or related field; CDA Credential; BOCES Early Childhood Education graduate; state provisional or permanent teacher certification. At least two years of consistent paid experience as a lead teacher teaching in an infant/toddler classroom within the last four years.

License(s)/Certifications

About SUNY Niagara

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