Position Information Position Title Lead Teacher (Grant Funded) Position Category Part Time Staff Position Status 10 Month FLSA Non-Exempt Advertised Salary $16- $18.50 per hour Department Childcare Center Working Hours Monday - Friday hours may vary General Description SUNY Niagara’s Child Development Center is seeking a part time grant-funded Lead Teacher. This position will be for a maximum of 30 hours per week for approximately 30 weeks, Monday through Friday. This is a 10 month position from late August through mid-May. Reliable transportation to and from work is an expectation. In order to build and maintain an active pool of qualified candidates to meet our present and future needs for this position, SUNY Niagara will accept applications on a continuous basis. Openings may or may not exist at this time. Applications are evaluated on an as-needed basis, and candidates will be contacted when the department has an opening. Candidates who submit their information may or may not be notified as to the status of their application. Typical Work Activities Responsibilities for teachers include but are not limited to the following: • Planning and preparing the learning environment • Individualizing infant/toddler routines • Facilitating curriculum goals and objectives • Facilitating and recording monthly observation and assessment measures for children • Coordinating parent and teacher conferences • General housekeeping duties • Serving meals • Planning and preparing involvement activities, and center recruitment • Other duties assigned by Director Essential Functions Ability to relate to a diverse population of children, students and parents. Required Qualifications Associates Degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field; OR CDA or similar credential and one year experience related to caring for children OR 9 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field with a plan of study leading to a CDA or Associate’s Degree and two years of experience related to caring for children. Desirable Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood, Child Development, Elementary Education, or related field; CDA Credential; BOCES Early Childhood Education graduate; state provisional or permanent teacher certification. At least two years of consistent paid experience as a lead teacher teaching in an infant/toddler classroom within the last four years. License(s)/Certifications About SUNY Niagara SUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff. SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State! SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn, campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the county’s three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world-class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state-of-the-art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on-campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services. We also modernized our campus dining commons, providing quality meal options in a sleek, comfortable, collaborative environment. The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute ( NFCI ) is located in the heart of one of the world’s biggest tourist destinations, Niagara Falls. Fully outfitted with modern labs and tools for students to use as they train in both classic and trendy techniques, NFCI is home to Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs. The college also operates Savor, a fine dining restaurant, and La Patisserie, a European-style pastry café, at NFCI . Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. SUNY Niagara welcomes applicants who want to join a leading regional institution that provides a dynamic, educational environment, responds to students’ current and emerging needs, and strengthens its community. At SUNY Niagara we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution by recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. Therefore, we desire and pursue candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. EEO Statement SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Posting Detail Information Posting Number S068P Open Date 06/30/2020 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following: • cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications • resume • unofficial transcripts • names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * Do you have an Associate's Degree or higher in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field OR do you possess a CDA credential? + Yes + No + * How many years of experience do you have related to caring for children? + 1 year + 2 years + 3 or more years Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents + Resume + Cover Letter Optional Documents + Transcripts + Certifications/Licenses + Transcript 2 + Transcript 3