Employment Opportunities

The Clinton Early Learning Center (CELC) is seeking 2 dynamic individuals who enjoys working with children ages 5-12 years old and have at least 1 year of experience working with school-age children. Experience that qualifies candidates can include, but is not limited to student teaching, camp counselors, and before and after-school teachers.

Individuals applying for this position must be warm, caring, and responsible. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and must display a positive, upbeat attitude and have a strong ability to work on a team.

This position is part-time. Our program hours are from 7:30am-9:00am (Before Care) and from 2:30pm-5:30 pm. Availability to work a split shift (both am and pm care) is a plus but not required.

The program holds all day, and half day vacation camps when the Clinton Elementary School is closed. Before and After school teachers may be scheduled to work more hours on vacation camp days.

The CELC also runs a summer camp program from the end of June to end of August. All school age teachers will be scheduled to work during the summer.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Respectful Interaction with Children - Before & After-school teachers are required to      interact with children, engaging in meaningful conversations, assisting with homework, and helping children solve problems.
• Before & After school teachers are responsible for setting clear, consistent, and fair limits within the scope of the New York State School Age Child Care Regulations and CELC Policy in regard to      developmentally appropriate practices.
• Respectful Interactions with Families - Before & After school teachers must have good      communication skills and must be able to establish positive relationships with all families who utilize the program. Teachers must be able to convey information regarding children to families in an appropriate and professional manner, while at the same time, maintaining confidentiality.
• Respectful Interactions with Colleagues - Before & After school teachers must be able to      work effectively on a team. Before & After school teachers will communicate effectively with each other to ensure a happy and safe program for all children.
• Curriculum Development - Before & After school teachers will be able to create a balance of active and quiet activities.
• Professionalism  - Before & After school teachers are expected to learn and follow all New York State School Age Child Care Regulations and CELC Personnel Policies and Procedures and are expected to complete the mandatory training hours required by New York State.
• Additional Responsibilities - Before & After school teachers must maintain a      safe and clean environment free from hazards, assist with setting up the      space before the program begins and cleaning up the space at the end of the day.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED.
• at least 1 year of experience working with school age children preferred.
• Must meet the requirements set forth by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. Clearance includes but is not limited to a Criminal Fingerprint Check and approval through the New      York State Child Abuse Registry.
• Must have a Tuberculosis test and a physical exam, completed on Clinton Early Learning Center's form before working with children.
• Ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds.
• CPR & First Aid certifications or willingness to obtain.
• MAT training or willingness to obtain.

Job Type: Part-time starting immediately

Salary: $15.50 / hour

Please send resume to cthorpe@clintonel.com