Teacher-UPK-Child Care Center
Cortland University
Position Details Position Information Budget Title Teacher(Infant/Toddler/Preschool)-Child Care Center Campus Title Teacher-UPK-Child Care Center School/Division Research Foundation Department RF Child Care Center Staff Sub-Type Research Foundation Salary Level No Response Salary Range $34,500-35,500 Depending on experience Salary Determination Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position’s major responsibilities, the applicant’s background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university’s strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws. Position Effort Full-Time If Part-Time, enter FTE: Is this a temporary position? No If Temporary, enter End Date: Position Summary The SUNY Research Foundation is accepting applications for a UPK teacher at the SUNY Cortland Child Care Center. This teacher at the Center will plan and conduct an effective child development program in a safety conscious manner to meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of each child at their development level in accordance with the goals, philosophy, and curriculum plan set forth by the Child Care Center as outlined in the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
As a Research Foundation employee at SUNY Cortland, this position includes yearly cost of living increases and access to professional development opportunities. This position also includes retirement benefits, attractive Health Care options, including dental and vision insurances, and paid parental and family leaves. This position also offers paid time off and supports a work/life balance. Starting annual salary for this position is $34,500 to $35,500 depending on experience. What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work? As a Research Foundation employee at SUNY Cortland, this position includes yearly cost of living increases and access to professional development opportunities. This position also includes retirement benefits, attractive Health Care options, including dental and vision insurances, and paid parental and family leaves. This position also offers paid time off and supports a work/life balance.
SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.
Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
As a Research Foundation employee at SUNY Cortland, this position includes yearly cost of living increases and access to professional development opportunities. This position also includes retirement benefits, attractive Health Care options, including dental and vision insurances, and paid parental and family leaves. This position also offers paid time off and supports a work/life balance. Starting annual salary for this position is $34,500 to $35,500 depending on experience.
Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings Major Responsibilities Major Responsibilities Ensure the safety and well-being of the children through morning health checks, constant supervision, effective arrangement of space, proper maintenance of equipment, regular practices of fire drills and other emergency procedures. Create a pleasant, clean, safe, and inviting classroom atmosphere in which children and families feel secure and comfortable. Implement a plan for the end of the day room maintenance as well as daily health and safety compliance Ensure that child care routines and guidelines are carried out in a manner that is prompt, hygienic, and consistent with good child development principles. This includes routines related to diapering, potty training, hand washing, tooth brushing, medication administration, eating, napping, and transitioning between activities. Provide positive guidance to help children develop the ability to be self disciplined. Provide a variety of experiences that promote individual language stimulation, imaginative play and activity. Provide a variety of opportunities to help children develop and understand appropriate and caring relationships with each other. Be aware of and report any evidence of child abuse or neglect to the director. Supervise and assist in the evaluation of all staff assigned to the classroom and include staff in planning and child development assignments. Communicate daily with the director regarding vital information concerning children and families and classroom operations. Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly records and reports related to attendance, skill development, lesson plans, needs and services plans, accident and related areas of the individual child as well as the class as a whole. Assumes responsibility for all daily attendance forms, CACFP recording forms, child performance evaluation forms and experiences, daily parent forms. Ensures that parents receive adequate information about their children and their experiences through daily reports, contact and regularly scheduled parent conferences. Utilize Brightwheel app for the purposes of communicating with families, disseminating information daily and responding to messages from families in a timely manner. Ongoing professional development of 15 hours per year. Functional and Supervisory Relationships Reports to the Childcare Center Director Provides supervision to Assistant Teachers, student workers, substitute teachers and temporary workers. Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in education/early education Child Development Associate (CDA) credential Certification in medication administration training, infant and child CPR, child abuse or first aid Preferred Qualifications Masters degree in education Completion of NYS master’s in teaching certification tests or in process of getting within 5 years of hire into this position Demonstrated experience as an assistant teacher or teacher in a childcare/daycare center, school setting and/or related organization Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s) Effective interpersonal skills Effective communication skills Effective technological skills, using work apps, familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and emailing functions Ability to build positive and collaborative working relationships particularly with children, students, parents, colleagues, campus staff and community members. Ability to be flexible and be able to balance a number of tasks concurrently Ability to adhere to all safety standards required in a Child Care Center Attention to detail About the University A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields. EEO Statement As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, the Research Foundation for SUNYwill not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law. Job Close Date Posting Detail Information Posting Number S23271 Review Start Date 05/26/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/9764 Special Instructions Special Instructions to Applicant Special Instructions to Applicant Supplemental Questions
As a Research Foundation employee at SUNY Cortland, this position includes yearly cost of living increases and access to professional development opportunities. This position also includes retirement benefits, attractive Health Care options, including dental and vision insurances, and paid parental and family leaves. This position also offers paid time off and supports a work/life balance. Starting annual salary for this position is $34,500 to $35,500 depending on experience. What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work? As a Research Foundation employee at SUNY Cortland, this position includes yearly cost of living increases and access to professional development opportunities. This position also includes retirement benefits, attractive Health Care options, including dental and vision insurances, and paid parental and family leaves. This position also offers paid time off and supports a work/life balance.
SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.
Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
As a Research Foundation employee at SUNY Cortland, this position includes yearly cost of living increases and access to professional development opportunities. This position also includes retirement benefits, attractive Health Care options, including dental and vision insurances, and paid parental and family leaves. This position also offers paid time off and supports a work/life balance. Starting annual salary for this position is $34,500 to $35,500 depending on experience.
Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings Major Responsibilities Major Responsibilities Ensure the safety and well-being of the children through morning health checks, constant supervision, effective arrangement of space, proper maintenance of equipment, regular practices of fire drills and other emergency procedures. Create a pleasant, clean, safe, and inviting classroom atmosphere in which children and families feel secure and comfortable. Implement a plan for the end of the day room maintenance as well as daily health and safety compliance Ensure that child care routines and guidelines are carried out in a manner that is prompt, hygienic, and consistent with good child development principles. This includes routines related to diapering, potty training, hand washing, tooth brushing, medication administration, eating, napping, and transitioning between activities. Provide positive guidance to help children develop the ability to be self disciplined. Provide a variety of experiences that promote individual language stimulation, imaginative play and activity. Provide a variety of opportunities to help children develop and understand appropriate and caring relationships with each other. Be aware of and report any evidence of child abuse or neglect to the director. Supervise and assist in the evaluation of all staff assigned to the classroom and include staff in planning and child development assignments. Communicate daily with the director regarding vital information concerning children and families and classroom operations. Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly records and reports related to attendance, skill development, lesson plans, needs and services plans, accident and related areas of the individual child as well as the class as a whole. Assumes responsibility for all daily attendance forms, CACFP recording forms, child performance evaluation forms and experiences, daily parent forms. Ensures that parents receive adequate information about their children and their experiences through daily reports, contact and regularly scheduled parent conferences. Utilize Brightwheel app for the purposes of communicating with families, disseminating information daily and responding to messages from families in a timely manner. Ongoing professional development of 15 hours per year. Functional and Supervisory Relationships Reports to the Childcare Center Director Provides supervision to Assistant Teachers, student workers, substitute teachers and temporary workers. Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in education/early education Child Development Associate (CDA) credential Certification in medication administration training, infant and child CPR, child abuse or first aid Preferred Qualifications Masters degree in education Completion of NYS master’s in teaching certification tests or in process of getting within 5 years of hire into this position Demonstrated experience as an assistant teacher or teacher in a childcare/daycare center, school setting and/or related organization Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s) Effective interpersonal skills Effective communication skills Effective technological skills, using work apps, familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and emailing functions Ability to build positive and collaborative working relationships particularly with children, students, parents, colleagues, campus staff and community members. Ability to be flexible and be able to balance a number of tasks concurrently Ability to adhere to all safety standards required in a Child Care Center Attention to detail About the University A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields. EEO Statement As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, the Research Foundation for SUNYwill not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law. Job Close Date Posting Detail Information Posting Number S23271 Review Start Date 05/26/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/9764 Special Instructions Special Instructions to Applicant Special Instructions to Applicant Supplemental Questions
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