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Preschool Daycare Teacher

Racker
Ithaca, NY Other
POSTED ON 5/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/8/2026

Overview

Shape Young Lives and Build a Bright Future!Are you ready to inspire and nurture the next generation? Join our team as a Daycare Teacher, where you’ll collaborate with a dynamic Early Childhood Special Education team to design and implement play-based instruction for children, fostering growth, learning, and positive self-esteem. This opportunity is within an inclusive special education classroom, ensuring each child gets the attention they deserve. 

 

Position Details:

  • Full-time: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, following our daycare calendar.
  • Competitive rate of pay: $17.50 per hour.
  • Racker offers benefits including tuition assistance, health insurance, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children and grandchildren of full-time staff. 

Responsibilities

  • Co-teach and co-plan under the lead of the Special Education Teacher and in collaboration with other Daycare Teachers using assigned curriculum. 
  • Provide high quality care and instruction to all students through fun age and developmentally appropriate activities.
  • Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. 
  • Actively participate in team meetings, sharing educational insights and problem-solving collaboratively. 
  • Maintain open communication with families, keeping them informed and supported. 
  • Collaborate with the team to utilize diverse techniques and perspectives in program design. 
  • Keep accurate records of children’s progress and attendance, and prepare reports for parent conferences. 
  • Attend required training sessions, ensuring compliance with OCFS regulations and program requirements. 
  • And other duties as assigned.
  • Bring your creativity, energy, and passion!

Qualifications

Education (one of the following):

  • Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Development, or related field  OR
  • Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and 1 year related experience, OR
  • 9 College credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field with a plan of study to get to CDA or Associate Degree and 2 years of experience related to caring for children.

Physical Capability 

  • Ability to physically assist children to participate in the program; ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds; ability to engage in repetitive movements such as sitting/kneeling on floor, bending and stooping; ability to move quickly to attend to a running child.

Why Join Us? Be part of a supportive and innovative environment where your contributions directly impact the growth and happiness of children and their families. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth while making a meaningful difference every day. 

 

Take the Next Step! If you’re passionate about working with children and want to be part of a collaborative, caring team, apply today and help us build a brighter future for every child! 

Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion - "A world where all people know they belong."

 

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