Infant Toddler Center Substitute Teacher (Ongoing Opening)

We are a small, private facility for the young children of teachers and staff at Riverdale Country School, Fieldston and Horace Mann. We have a staff of 6 and care for up to 15 children, ages 3 -35 months old. We divide the children loosely by age into two groups, but much of the day we are truly a mixed-age setting. The number and ages of children vary slightly from year to year. We pride ourselves in adapting our program to fit the needs of each group and the individual children in it.

General Job Description

• Build trusting relationships with the children; provide comfort and a sense of security. Caregivers help teach and reinforce appropriate communication skills and behavior.
• Share responsibility with co-teachers and Director tending to all aspects of care of the children - physical, social/emotional, and cognitive.
• Help develop and implement emergent curriculum. Discuss children’s health, needs, and development on a regular basis with parents, colleagues, and Director.

Duties include

• Working and playing with children individually or in small groups;
• Organizing and leading developmentally appropriate activities;
• Serving lunch and snacks;
• Toileting and diaper changing;
• Organizing and supervising nap time;
• Taking children on walks in the local neighborhood (with the group) and supervising the playground; sharing housekeeping chores;
• Keeping daily records.

Requirements

• High School diploma and some coursework in Early Childhood Education.
• AA in Early Childhood Education or CDA preferred.
• Experience with infants and toddlers in mixed-age grouping.
• Must be patient, love children, and have a great sense of humor.
• An up to date physical and vaccination record
• Successful Background and Fingerprint Checks
• Job Type: Per Diem Substitute Teaching