Department Code
19012-2245
Department
Child Care Center
Job Title
Head Teacher Child Care
Pay Range
$20.20 - $22.60 Per hour
Pay Determination
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.
Hours
Standard University business hours
7:30am – 5:30pm (academic year)
7:30am: – 5:00pm (summer)
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
The Head Teacher oversees Assistant Teachers, Student Assistants, and field placement students within the classroom. This role collaborates with faculty and students on training and research initiatives, while mentoring Assistant Teachers in curriculum development, parent communication, reporting, and child engagement.
Education and Experience
- A combination of both years of experience working with children ages birth to 5 years and education is preferred.
- Child Development Associate Credential; a four-year degree in Early Childhood Education; a two-year degree in Early Childhood Education and classroom experience; or 9 college credits in Early Childhood development; Human Development and Family Science; or a related field + two years of experience in a childcare setting.
Skills and Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of early childhood education and teaching in age group.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office-Outlook, Word, Excel.
- Candidate will need to have all NYS required clearances (State Central Register clearance, Fingerprint clearance, and Staff Exclusion List clearance) prior to start.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, care for, and teach children in assigned classroom.
- Provide First Aid/CPR as needed.
- As a MAT certified teacher, administer medication to children as needed.
- Observe and supervise classroom teaching staff, student employees/placement students, and children.
- Maintain professionalism and problem solve with teaching team and full staff when issues arise.
- Assure compliance with Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) and Syracuse University rules and regulations.
- Curriculum planning, documentation, manage classroom budget spending, supervision/professional development meetings with Assistant Teachers and supervision meetings with practicum students.
- Write classroom newsletters, fill out daily health checks, injury/illness/incident forms and other required OCFS forms.
- Read program information and updates including changes to NYS regulations, newsletters and emails from the director, University staff and parents.
- Daily communication with parents, write bi-annual parent reports for children in home group, host parent/teacher conferences, refer children for additional services as needed.
- Attends monthly full staff meetings and biweekly team meetings; head teacher and individual supervision meetings with the director.
- Attends center events, professional development trainings.
- Works with the director and faculty on projects and collaboration planning.
- Stays current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Seeks out development opportunities based on team/peer interest.
- 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.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., move quickly, get up and down from the floor frequently, push, pull, lift and twist.
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
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