QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education, or in a related field that is supplemented by 24 credit hours in early childhood education. (Certification pending). Have or obtain within three (3) years of hire, a valid NYS teaching certificate to include nursery through 4-year olds; (birth through 2nd grade or nursery through 6th grade). One (1) year of early childhood lead teacher experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that all children assigned to class are supervised at all times. Perform regular counts of children assigned to ensure that they are all accounted for.
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, learning environment.
• Advance physical and intellectual competence to promote higher level thinking skills.
• Support social and emotional development through attachment, initiative and self regulation and provide positive guidance.
• Establish positive and productive relationships with families.
• Ensure a well-run, purposeful program, responsive to participant needs.
• Collaborate with other staff as appropriate and be responsible for planning, record keeping and observations and individualizations.
• Ensure that the sponsoring school district's requirements are met.
• Report incidents and concerns of child abuse or neglect as a mandated reporter.

REQUIRED SKILLS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with our without reasonable accommodation: Ability to work in a team environment. Solid interpersonal and communications skills with adults and young children.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with our without reasonable accommodation. Physical Demands: Able to reach with hands and arms; able to see, speak and hear; able to lift, push and pull. Ability to occasionally life and/or move up to 50 lbs. Work Environment: Typical classroom setting. Must be able to handle the stresses of competing, often simultaneous demands.

Schedule:  37.5 hours/week, 45 weeks/year

Starting Pay Range : $27.27 to $30.60 per hour depending upon qualifications

Location:  175 Hudson Street, Syracuse

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PEACE, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.