The Greenberg Child Care Center at Skidmore College invites applications for a full-time 12 month Early Childhood Teacher position working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age in an energetic, physically active environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Supervision of children and providing a safe environment.  Provide for the emotional, social, mental and physical needs of the children in care by planning cooperatively with co-workers to develop and carry out a developmentally appropriate curriculum.  Provide care and nurturing to all children to create an environment where children feel safe, happy and free to explore and learn.


• Work cooperatively with co-workers to maintain a clean and organized classroom as well as maintaining other areas throughout the center and the playground.


• Updating required paperwork, some daily such as attendance records, daily health checks and anecdotal records, weekly plans, incident/accident reports and sunscreen and topical ointment permissions as needed.  Personal training documentation must be updated as trainings are completed.


• Supervision and guidance of staff members including new teachers, assistant teachers, substitute teachers, college student employees and observers and volunteers, making sure all are following policies and procedures to meet regulation requirements.

Qualifications: 

• The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with college student teacher aides, as well as the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds. 


• The person must also have knowledge and understanding of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate planning. 


• The person must be able to lift at least 30 pounds, pass a physical exam and be able to stand, walk, reach and grasp for 7 hours/day.


• The person must pass a comprehensive background check required by NYS OCFS. 


• He/she must complete 30 hours of training in child care and development topics every 2 years (15 hours must be completed during the first 6 months of employment).

Education: Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field including early childhood development course work. Prior experience caring for young children (infants â“ 5 years of age)

Pay Range:  $18.00 - $20.00 per hour commensurate with experience

Additional Benefits:  Skidmore College provides a generous benefits package including:

• Generous 4 weeks of vacation (pro-rated the first year)


• Paid Holidays plus extra time during the Christmas and New Year's break


• Low cost-sharing for our healthcare benefits


• Low cost-sharing dental for the employee


• 1% contribution for the purpose of post-retirement healthcare 


• Employer-paid retirement contribution of 10% once eligible with no match by employee required (possibly eligible right away depending upon if you have participated in a 403(b) like Skidmore's at a previous higher ed institution)

Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application


• Cover Letter


• Resume


• List of Three References

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.
 

About Skidmore College

Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college with a reputation for its creative approaches to just about everything. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore is known for its faculty of teacher-scholars devoted to the instruction and mentoring of undergraduates; approximately 2,400 talented men and women from some 47 states and 46 countries.In the universe of selective, private liberal arts colleges, Skidmore's distinctiveness is expressed in the statement that "Creative Thought Matters". This idea reflects not only the historical strength of the College's programs in the fine and performing arts but also the understanding that creativity is required for achievement in any area of human endeavor.The city of Saratoga Springs is widely recognized as one of America's great communities. It is located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, within a three-to-four-hour drive from New York City, Boston or Montreal. Travel & Leisure calls Saratoga Springs one of "America's Greatest Main Streets" as well as "one of the best college towns in the nation," Money Magazine says it's one of the nation's top 100... places to live, and Princeton Review describes it as a "perfect college town." It's a community rich in history and tradition. Famed mineral waters, a Revolutionary War battlefield, and the nation's oldest thoroughbred racetrack represent portions of that history. Also, it's a community of arts and culture. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is the summer home to the New York City Ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra, and a performing venue for top rock and jazz musicians.The Skidmore College community awaits your arrival, so if you welcome challenges and are interested in making a difference, come join us!

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