The Infant Toddler Center (ITC), located on the Vassar College campus, is a laboratory early childhood setting which serves as a teacher training and research facility, and welcomes Vassar and community families. The Toddler Program at ITC provides direct care to infants and toddlers ages 6 weeks – 36 months. Reporting to the Site Director at ITC, the Assistant Teacher is a member of the teaching team. The Assistant Teacher provides nurturing and responsive caregiving and engages in consistent a... more details
Assistant Teacher (Temporary)
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Posting Details
Position Title
Assistant Teacher (Temporary)
Department
Infant Toddler Center
Duration of Position
Temporary
Work schedule (other than Regular hours)
8:00am-4:15pm and 9:00am-5:15pm, alternating schedule.
Employee Type
Auxiliary
Job Type
On-Campus
Posting Date
06/18/2024
Posting Removal Date
Union Representation
Not Applicable
Posting Number
AS504P
Pay Rate
$17.80 per hour
About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape.
Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other historically underrepresented groups.
Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.
Position Summary and Responsibilities
The Infant Toddler Center (ITC), located on the Vassar College campus, is a laboratory early childhood setting which serves as a teacher training and research facility, and welcomes Vassar and community families. The Toddler Program at ITC provides direct care to infants and toddlers ages 6 weeks – 36 months.
Reporting to the Site Director at ITC, the Assistant Teacher is a member of the teaching team. The Assistant Teacher provides nurturing and responsive caregiving and engages in consistent and ongoing interaction and developmentally appropriate practices with infants and young toddlers throughout the day. As an assistant teacher, you will support a team approach, working with other educators to develop and implement a high quality early education and care program that reflects the goals of our laboratory school for children ages 0-3. Assistant teachers will exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, clear communication, respectful responsive caregiving practices, and a passion for working with children and families.
Flexibility is required as hours may occasionally need to be adjusted or modified due to staffing or programming needs. This is a full-time, temporary position with a start date of August 21, 2024 through February 1, 2025.
Responsibilities:
Implement innovative curriculum development;
Provide and model positive discipline practices in classroom management;
Interact with and support parents, families;
Supervise college work study student;
Write parent newsletters;
Assist researchers working with children;
Care for the general classroom and school environment as well as other duties as assigned by the Site Director (ITC).
Qualifications
CDA or 2 year degree in ECE or working towards degree in ECE
Knowledge of positive approaches for child guidance and discipline
Understanding of a Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum and approaches for learning through play and trusting relationships
Organize and care for the classroom environment, prepare and arrange materials, clean up and set up
Knowledge of responsive care rituals to support children through daily rituals such as meals, rest, diapering
Desire to grow and increase knowledge in the field and seek innovative approaches
Cheerful, nurturing, positive, team player with a collaborative work ethic
Participate in school events such as parent night and teacher reflection
Flexibility, creativity, effective communication skills, professionalism and strong teamwork skills are required
Punctuality and consistency in attendance is critical to maintaining a sense of comfort, reliability and structure for the children in our care;
Must successfully complete all requirements of the Office of Children and Family Services.
Compensation
Special Instructions to Applicants
To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.
For full consideration applicants should apply by
Anticipated Start Date
08/21/2024
Anticipated End Date
02/01/2025
Quicklink for Posting
https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/3908
Open Until Filled
Yes
Supplemental Questions
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