Job Description:

He/She has primary responsibility for supervising and caring for children in compliance with regulations established by the New York State Department of Social Services. In addition, he/she supports other staff in the implementation of the Child Care Program.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Learning Environment

• To assist in the instructional program
• To assist in the care of the children. Students may be responsible for small groups of children alone, when numbers are low.
• To assist in the care of the children in their personal and self-care needs
• To assist in the supervision of children in all activities, inside and out
• To assist in maintaining a neat, clean, and orderly classroom
• To assist in the preparation and care of materials
• To give input to planning classroom activities and Center events
• To assist in maintaining order and discipline in the classroom
• To know every child as an individual
  

Parent and Staff Communication

• To know every child's parent(s) by name and to communicate positively with them
• To work cooperatively with Center Staff and Administration
  

Professionalism

• To follow daily schedules and routines
• To attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings
• To be supportive of the Center and Center Administration
• To seek professional growth and development
• To be on time
• To maintain good attendance
  

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• A high school diploma, or equivalent
• Candidate must be at least eighteen years of age
• Patience and a strong sense of responsibility
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Completed job application form
• A minimum of 3 references (personal and professional)
• Must be able to pass a physical exam NYS Central Registry clearance, NYS Justice Department SEL and criminal conviction check
• Must have COVID-19 vaccination

Preferred Qualification:

• A minimum of one year of experience in working with young children

Additional Information:

Non-Discrimination - https://www.monroecc.edu/diversity/notice-of-non-discrimination/

Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College. MCC provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Annual Campus Security & Fire Safety Report - https://www.monroecc.edu/fileadmin/SiteFiles/GeneralContent/depts/pstd/documents/Final_ASFSR.pdf

Application Instructions:

Applicants MUST email the following documents to Virginia Geer-Mentry (vgeermentry@monroecc.edu) be considered for this position:

1. Resume/CV

2. Cover Letter

3. Transcripts

4. References