Daycare / Preschool Teacher

Port Jefferson, NY
Part Time to Full Time
Entry Level
Passionate about shaping the lives of young children?  Noah’s Ark Day Care and Learning Center is seeking a patient, attentive Daycare/ Preschool Teachers, both full and part-time, to care for children.  Our Daycare/ Preschool Teacher will assist parents with preparing meals, maintaining children’s hygiene, and monitoring health and their behavioral and emotional concerns. We are looking for a daycare employee who comes to work prepared, holds attention to details, engages children with appropriate age activities, and maintains a clean environment for children to thrive in.

Benefits:    Salary of $ 17.50 to 18.50/ hour;  Paid time off time off

Summary of Position: The Preschool Teacher is responsible for the following duties.
  • Motivated to care for and educate young children.
  • Team-player, as this position will often require that you will be co-teaching with another teacher.
  • Implementing daily activities, weekly themes, art, newsletters, circle-time, music and movement and engaging in activities throughout the day to keep the children stimulated.
  • Diapering and potty training if needed.
  • Follows a daily schedule.
  • Provide a safe and nurturing fun-loving environment.
  • Enhance children’s development through play.
  • Maintains a safe workplace while monitoring children’s health behavior and reporting any concerns that may arise.
Requirements:
  • CDA and or a minimum of an associate degree in Early childhood education, general education, child study or a related field.
  • CPR/first aid certificate required.
  • Must provide 3 references.
  • A valid NYS state driver’s license required.
  • Must be willing to take and maintain regular training development courses.
  • Someone of good character who truly enjoys working with children.
  • Can demonstrate to be professional, reliable and honest.
  • Physical Demand: Must be able to lift between 50 pounds
Noah's Ark Day Care, located in Port Jefferson, NY is a non-denominational, not-for-profit childcare center dedicated to enriching children’s lives through a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment. We offer an experienced and caring staff, individualized attention for each child, engaging programs for all age groups, and a safe and secure environment.  Our open-door policy encourages parents to visit at any time and be an active part of their child’s day.
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