Teacher Assistant - Full Time, Seasonal

Summary

The Ithaca Community Childcare Center (IC3) is now hiring a full time summer teacher assistant. IC3 offers care for children ages 8 weeks- 10 years old. Our summer teacher assistants will be placed in a variety of classrooms and may be working with infants, toddlers, pre-k, or school age children in Kindergarten-5th grade. This position is scheduled Monday - Friday, 7-8 hours per day between 7:30-5:30. The Teacher Assistant supports the Teachers by helping to create a caring and safe environment, engage in activities with the children and supervise groups of children. She/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment.

Duties

• be able to establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
• assist teachers with implementing an age appropriate classroom/learning environment
• have the ability to appropriately and productively respond to the needs of both the children and parents in the classroom
• have team-oriented problem solving skills
• abide by OCFS regulations and NAEYC standards
• be responsible, reliable, and dependable
• have clear, direct communication style (written and verbal)

Requirements

·        Must clear full background check.

·        Must pass health screening. 

Nice To Haves

1 year experience working with young children

Benefits

NY State Sick Leave

About Us

Ithaca Community Childcare Center (IC3) is a NYS-licensed, non-profit and NAEYC accredited center that offers care for children aged 8 weeks to 12 years old. We provide child-inspired, professionally nurtured care and educational opportunities, including a nationally recognized continuity of care program from infants and toddlers. Our child-centered approach offers a safe environment for hands-on learning, where experienced, professional, and nurturing teachers and assistants help children embrace a lifelong love of learning. Through best practices, IC3 is committed to positively impact children's lives to create a better future.