Infant Head Teacher: The Ramaz Faculty Daycare Center

June 15, 2011. by The Ramaz School

Infant Head Teacher: The Ramaz Faculty Daycare Center

Join Our Family

We are a unique childcare program designed for the children of our school’s faculty. We offer a warm and nurturing environment with a focus on helping children grow and develop socially, emotionally, and physically, as well as intellectually within a Jewish Community. We are a small program of thirty children serving children ages eight weeks through two years of age, with low teacher turnover and a strong program for learning.

Make a Difference!
Join our family at the Ramaz Faculty Daycare Center as a Head Infant Teacher, in collaboration with two assistant teachers. You and your assistants will provide a responsive and loving environment for up to eight babies, eight weeks of age through 12 months. Your knowledge of infant development, responsive caregiving techniques, patience, and passion for working with infants ensures that each child develops with a sense of confidence within a caring, learning environment. An understanding of the Hebrew language is preferred, but not required.

As the Infant Head Teacher you will:

• Prepare a safe, welcoming environment where children can freely explore and develop socially, intellectually, emotionally and physically.
• Provide a stimulating classroom environment responsive to the developmental needs of each children.
• Create a language-rich environment.
• Foster strong family relationships through open communication.
• Follow all safety and health rules while supervising all children at all times.
• Keep the environment and equipment safe, clean, and attractive.
• Support the philosophy and culture of Ramaz.
• Lead and participate with assistants through communication, collaboration, and curriculum planning.

Requirements:

 Associate’s (AA or AS) degree in early childhood education or Child Development Associate (CDA)

Five years of experience in a licensed infant/toddler program.

Knowledge of NYC DOH Article 47

Knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practices.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
 Must be 21 years old or older.

Filed under: Child Care, Education, Full Time, NYC.