Assistant Teacher Child Care

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range $19.49 - $20.51 per hour

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

S3

Non-exempt

Standard University business hours.

7:30am – 5:30pm (academic year)

7:30am – 5:00pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Full-time

The Assistant Teacher for Child Care supervises children while providing a safe, nurturing, responsive, and inclusive educational environment using developmentally appropriate practices. Assistant Teacher observes, documents, and assesses children’s behaviors in order to support and contribute to decisions regarding individual children’s needs in all domains of learning. Participates in required training hours, maintains CPR, First Aid and AED certification, has daily communication with parents, and coordinates bi-annual parent conferences and parent reports.

• Previous experience working with children birth to five years is required.
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred.

• Candidate will need to have all NYS required clearances (State Central Register clearance, Fingerprint clearance, and Staff Exclusion List clearance) prior to start.

• Supervise, care for, and teach children in assigned classroom.
• Certification/Recertification of First Aid/ CPR / AED is required.
• Maintain professionalism and problem solve with teaching team and full staff when issues arise.
• Assure compliance with the NYS Office of Child & Family Services (OCFS) and Syracuse University rules and regulations.

• Assist Head Teachers with curriculum planning and documentation.
• Assist in writing classroom newsletters; prepare documentation boards; fill in daily health checks, injury/illness/incident forms and other required OCFS forms.
• Read program information and updates including changes to NYS regulations.

• Daily communication with parents, write bi-annual parent reports for children in home group, host parent/teacher conferences, advocate for children needing additional services as needed.

• Attend monthly full staff meetings, weekly team meetings, and individual supervision meetings with the head teacher and center director.
• Attend center events and professional development training.
• Stays current on best practices in early childhood education.

• Arrange/rearrange classroom to create a workable space supporting children’s learning; change out equipment and materials to inspire use of varying pieces and to keep the room fresh and inviting. Other duties as assigned.

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000…