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Job Description No certification required! Just 6+ months of paid or volunteer experience working with children (babysitting, tutoring, camp counseling, church/youth groups, etc.). Start a fulfilling journey at Autism Learning Partners, supporting children and teens with autism. Build your career while making a positive impact every day! Schedule & Pay * Hours: All weekdays Monday - Friday from 8am to 6pm OR 4-5 weekdays Monday - Friday from 3:30pm to 8pm * Work Setting — you’ll primarily provide services in client’s homes, with some sessions held in our local centers depending on your client’s needs * Daily pay access available so you can get paid as you earn • Compensation: $19.25-25/hr Traveling Required: You'll be driving to and from clients' homes, so you have a reliable form of transportation, including a valid driver’s license and car insurance Qualifications • You have a High School Diploma or GED completed., • At least 6 months of paid or volunteer experience working with children, preferably in educational or therapeutic settings (ABA experience is a plus), • Traveling Required: You'll be driving to and from clients' homes, so you have a reliable form of transportation including a valid driver’s license and car insurance., • You have a smartphone or similar device (e.g., iPad, tablet with internet services or laptop) capable of capturing client session data and are tech-savvy., • Exposure to individuals with Autism or special needs through family, friends, or work experience is a plus!, • You can pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle record check, TB test, Pre-employment Physical Exam, and have or receive immunities to MMR/ VZV during our onboarding, which we will pay for., • You'll be driving to and from clients' homes, so you have a reliable form of transportation including a valid driver’s license and car insurance., • Ability to keep up with active children and are enthusiastic and professional. What You’ll Do * Help Kids Learn Through Play: Teach children new skills like communication, sharing, or following directions — often through fun games or activities. * Be a Positive Role Model: Encourage progress and celebrate small victories every day. * Stay Active: You’ll be moving around, playing, and engaging throughout your sessions. * Keep Things Organized: Track what you worked on and how your kiddo did (we’ll train you on this too). * Support Families: Be part of a team that helps families see real progress and hope. Why You’ll Love Working Here * Full, paid training (no experience needed!) * Growth opportunities — many of our leaders started in this role * Additional $2/hr evenings/weekends * Referral Program: $1,000 referral bonus * Benefits: Health, dental, vision (based on hours), mileage reimbursement, paid drive time * Perks: Cell phone stipend, education assistance, and employee discounts Ready to Get Started? If you’re caring, dependable, and want a rewarding part-time job that matters, we’ll train you to become a certified Behavior Technician and help children reach their full potential. Apply today and start turning your love for kids into a meaningful career! Autism Learning Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are proud to support a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. BUFBT123P You would be a great fit for this role if you previously worked in one of the following roles: Baby Sitter Tutor Childcare Nanny Caregiver Paraprofessional Special Education Aide Preschool Teacher Assistant Direct Support Professional (DSP) Youth Mentor After-School Program Assistant

Job Description Overview Now Hiring! Assistant Professor of Kinesiology ???? Location: Department of Kinesiology ???? Schedule: M-F: hours and days are dependent on class schedule ???? Pay: $58,000-$67,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience ???? Position Type: long-term, non-tenure-track faculty appointment (potential to be converted to tenure-track) Why Join Canisius University Canisius University serves approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. As a Catholic and Jesuit University, Canisius has its foundation in the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. About the Buffalo/Niagara Region: The university is located in Buffalo, New York, an affordable city with many cultural amenities and historic attractions (see the Buffalo Niagara Visitors Center and Canisius' About Buffalo Page for more details). Buffalo is within easy driving distance to many additional cultural and scenic attractions including Toronto, Niagara Falls, Alleghany State Park, Letchworth and the Adirondacks, to name a few. In addition, the Buffalo Niagara International airport is served by all the major airlines and several low-cost airlines (Jet Blue, Southwest, etc.). In addition, although Buffalo has a reputation for high snowfall, the city is actually located north of the snow-belt area, providing access to several ski resorts. What We Offer: ✅ Salary: $58,000-$67,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience ✅ Comprehensive Insurance Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability available the first of the month after the employee’s date of hire ✅ 403(b) with Company Contribution – Plan for your future with confidence – contribution from the university is available after one year of employment ✅ Tuition Benefits – Available for full-time employees and their qualified dependents *Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process. Your Role as Assistant Professor of Kinesiology The Department of Kinesiology at Canisius University invites applications for a teaching faculty position to begin in the Fall 2026 Semester. This position is long-term and non-tenure track at this time but has the potential to be converted to a tenure-track position in the future. The Department of Kinesiology, housed in the School of Behavioral and Health Studies, offers a fully online Master’s degree in Exercise Science, an Advanced Certificate in Sports Performance, two face-to-face Bachelor’s degrees in Health & Wellness and Sports & Exercise Health Care and a minor in Strength & Conditioning. There are approximately 130 full- and part-time students in the programs and three core faculty members. Long-term faculty members are expected to participate in research and scholarly activities, provide academic advisement to students, and engage in service to the department, university, and community. What You Need to Succeed: ✔ Qualifications: • PhD in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Public Health, Sports Medicine, or a closely related field required or must have degree completed within one year of the date of hire., • Experience and licensure or certification from the National Athletic Trainer’s Association, American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association or similar organization preferred., • Teaching experience in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Public Health, Sports Medicine, or a closely related field., • Teaching and research interests may include global and community public health, exercise science, strength and conditioning or sports medicine., • Preferred that applicants exhibit potential for publication of scholarly research in the fields of public health and/or kinesiology., • Must possess strong identity as a teacher, scholar, and mentor with a record of active membership/engagement in exercise science related organizations., • Must be familiar and comfortable teaching in person as well as remotely., • Must be eligible to work in the United States. ???? Apply Today! To apply, please go to ***Interested candidates should submit the following application materials. Applicants who do not submit all materials listed will not be considered for the position: • A letter of interest (addressed to Search Committee) including qualifications, a summarized description of professional experience, teaching philosophy, research agenda, and engagement with Canisius’s Jesuit mission, • Curriculum vitae The Office of Human Resources at Canisius University utilizes an online recruitment management system. Individuals who need reasonable accommodation under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the office of human resources at (716) 888-2240. Important Information: ???? Canisius University participates in E-Verify to confirm employment authorization. The E-Verify process is completed alongside the Form I-9 on or before your first day of work. For more details, visit and search "E-Verify." Canisius University, a Catholic and Jesuit University, has as its foundation the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The university is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. Take the next step in your career with Canisius University—where excellence meets opportunity. Contact Information: Questions can be directed to Dr. Karl F. Kozlowski, Chair of the Search Committee, .

Job DescriptionSalary: 16.00-18.00 Overview: A Lead Teacher (LE3) at a LE3 Academy is responsible for developing the curriculum while managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. LTs must understand childrens cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The LT must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns. Qualifications: The LT must have the following education, experience, and certification requirements: • A bachelors degree in Education or a related field OR enrolled in an education program that leads to a bachelors degree with 9 credits in education completed, AND, • One year of experience working in childcare, with children, and/or in an educational setting, with Customer service and/or previous work experiences Job Responsibility: In addition to the following duties and responsibilities, all LTs are expected to perform other reasonable duties or tasks as assigned by the director • Curriculum Expectations: work closely with Academy teachers and the director to ensure there is a clear set of lessons and themes being followed in the classrooms, • Lessons should be scaffolded to ensure that students are meeting age-appropriate milestones throughout the course of the program, • Lessons should follow the LE3 guidelines and be shared over the KT app, • *Depending on the classroom: The LT is expected to support all potty-training efforts, • Program/Daily Responsibilities:, • Create and follow a daily schedule that is active, engaging, and robust, • Ensure there are safe transitions, options, and differentiated options for planned lessons, • Delegates tasks to the assistant teacher to ensure that all children are supervised, engaged, and participating, • Administrative Responsibilities: LTs should demonstrate excellent communication skills and switch communication strategies effectively depending on the audience, • Communicates daily with parents via our app., • Daily health checks, feeding, and diapering schedules, along with photos should be posted in the app daily, • The LT should complete or delegate to an Assistant Teacher, • During the school year program, the LT must determine when/if the students need guardian conferences and/or intervention from an administrator, • Core Competency:, • Demonstrates and maintains job-related knowledge, • Effectively communicates with parents regarding program events, and marketing, and relays positive and behavioral information about their child(ren) each day., • Continues to grow and seek out new skills to perform the job effectively, • Can stay on task and efficiently manage time while directing a group of children, • Shows kindness and professionalism to all guardians, coworkers, and adult personnel in the building, • Shows willingness to float between all different age groups and learn about all children in the program, • Responds to change positively and direction, • Consistently provide direct, competent supervision of the children, • LE3 Core Values: above all else, LT's are expected to uphold all LE3 core Values while working on site, • Learn & Play: actively engages in play-based learning with children and encourages positive attitudes such as imagination & curiosity, • Empower & Celebrate: empowers students to be independent and confident while celebrating individuality, encourages authenticity, and promotes personal well-being, • Engage & Model: creates an engaging and safe environment for students to learn & play while modeling positive behaviors and interactions for staff and students alike, • Excellence & Quality: ensures high levels of communication with staff, administration, families & children while maintaining professional & positive behaviors at work Training Expectations: There is mandatory training that must be completed at hiring and on an annual basis in order to maintain a position with LE3. All training completed outside of working hours will be paid for by LE3 (time and cost of course). Create and maintain an accurate and up-to-date profile in The Aspire Registry. Connect your ECEPT training account to your Aspire profile. The Aspire Registry is an online platform that serves as a comprehensive database of early childhood professionals. It documents your education, training, and experience. Hours: all LTs are required to be full-time, and there is minimal flexibility in the time of day the lead works as we follow an academic schedule: Working Conditions: Most buildings cover the following working conditions: • Exposures encountered: many LE3 programs have varying noise levels depending on the day, time of year, and activity. Outside of noise level, most sense exposures are common. There are times in which lessons/crafts require extra hands and supervision due to being messy, • Essential physical requirements are not limited to but include walking, running, climbing stairs and playground structures, squatting/sitting on the floor, and standing for a minimum of five hours, • Regularly uses fingers to feel, type, and assist using fine motor skills to tie shoes, zip coats, etc., • Regularly required to communicate verbally and in writing, required to switch communication styles based on audience, • Physical effort/lifting/carrying: up to 20 pounds

Job DescriptionSalary: 16.00-17.25 Overview: A Lead Teacher (LE3) at a LE3 Academy is responsible for developing the curriculum while managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. LTs must understand childrens cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The LT must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns. Qualifications: The LT must have the following education, experience, and certification requirements: • A bachelors degree in Education or a related field OR enrolled in an education program that leads to a bachelors degree with 9 credits in education completed, AND, • One year of experience working in childcare, with children, and/or in an educational setting, with Customer service and/or previous work experiences Job Responsibility: In addition to the following duties and responsibilities, all LTs are expected to perform other reasonable duties or tasks as assigned by the director • Curriculum Expectations: work closely with Academy teachers and the director to ensure there is a clear set of lessons and themes being followed in the classrooms, • Lessons should be scaffolded to ensure that students are meeting age-appropriate milestones throughout the course of the program, • Lessons should follow the LE3 guidelines and be shared over the KT app, • *Depending on the classroom: The LT is expected to support all potty-training efforts, • Program/Daily Responsibilities:, • Create and follow a daily schedule that is active, engaging, and robust, • Ensure there are safe transitions, options, and differentiated options for planned lessons, • Delegates tasks to the assistant teacher to ensure that all children are supervised, engaged, and participating, • Administrative Responsibilities: LTs should demonstrate excellent communication skills and switch communication strategies effectively depending on the audience, • Communicates daily with parents via our app., • Daily health checks, feeding, and diapering schedules, along with photos should be posted in the app daily, • The LT should complete or delegate to an Assistant Teacher, • During the school year program, the LT must determine when/if the students need guardian conferences and/or intervention from an administrator, • Core Competency:, • Demonstrates and maintains job-related knowledge, • Effectively communicates with parents regarding program events, and marketing, and relays positive and behavioral information about their child(ren) each day., • Continues to grow and seek out new skills to perform the job effectively, • Can stay on task and efficiently manage time while directing a group of children, • Shows kindness and professionalism to all guardians, coworkers, and adult personnel in the building, • Shows willingness to float between all different age groups and learn about all children in the program, • Responds to change positively and direction, • Consistently provide direct, competent supervision of the children, • LE3 Core Values: above all else, LT's are expected to uphold all LE3 core Values while working on site, • Learn & Play: actively engages in play-based learning with children and encourages positive attitudes such as imagination & curiosity, • Empower & Celebrate: empowers students to be independent and confident while celebrating individuality, encourages authenticity, and promotes personal well-being, • Engage & Model: creates an engaging and safe environment for students to learn & play while modeling positive behaviors and interactions for staff and students alike, • Excellence & Quality: ensures high levels of communication with staff, administration, families & children while maintaining professional & positive behaviors at work Training Expectations: There is mandatory training that must be completed at hiring and on an annual basis in order to maintain a position with LE3. All training completed outside of working hours will be paid for by LE3 (time and cost of course). Create and maintain an accurate and up-to-date profile in The Aspire Registry. Connect your ECEPT training account to your Aspire profile. The Aspire Registry is an online platform that serves as a comprehensive database of early childhood professionals. It documents your education, training, and experience. Hours: all LTs are required to be full-time, and there is minimal flexibility in the time of day the lead works as we follow an academic schedule: Working Conditions: Most buildings cover the following working conditions: • Exposures encountered: many LE3 programs have varying noise levels depending on the day, time of year, and activity. Outside of noise level, most sense exposures are common. There are times in which lessons/crafts require extra hands and supervision due to being messy, • Essential physical requirements are not limited to but include walking, running, climbing stairs and playground structures, squatting/sitting on the floor, and standing for a minimum of five hours, • Regularly uses fingers to feel, type, and assist using fine motor skills to tie shoes, zip coats, etc., • Regularly required to communicate verbally and in writing, required to switch communication styles based on audience, • Physical effort/lifting/carrying: up to 20 pounds

Job Description16.00-18.00 Center: Niagara St., NY Pay Range: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour Job Type: Part-Time No evenings or weekends! Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath! No classroom experience? That’s okay – we provide paid training on all classroom procedures! What will you be doing? As a Teacher Assistant, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care, according to NAEYC guidelines. Responsibilities include: • Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks – 12 years., • Assisting teachers with instruction in the classroom., • Decorating inside and outside of classrooms as needed., • Maintaining a warm and safe environment that is clean and permits children to grow and explore., • Interacting with children to encourage their involvement in activities., • Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child. Top Reasons to join BrightPath Kids: • We offer a 60% child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!, • All of our staff receive weekly paychecks., • All of our NY locations are designated as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace by Erie County., • All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match – this is free money!, • We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development., • Full-time staff accrue 2 weeks of paid time off in their first year., • Full-time staff are given paid holidays off., • Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance. Requirements: • High School Diploma or equivalent required, • Strong customer service skills, • Ability to multitask and remain organized, • Ability to work within regular operating hours, • Must meet state criteria for child care employment If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today. Proficiency in functional written and oral English is required.

Job DescriptionSalary: 15.50-16.50 Overview: An Assistant Teacher (AT) in a LE3 Academy room supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. The AT must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the AT observes and documents childrens interests and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. AT's are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on childrens interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director. Qualifications: the lead teacher must have the following education, experience, and certification requirements: • High School Diploma or GED, and significant college credit in early childhood education or related field of study. CDA or 6 hours of ECE credit is preferred., • Minimum of 1-2 years of professional childcare experience., • Ability to work well with others., • Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills., • An understanding of child development., • Must clear a full background check and must pass a health screening. Job Responsibilities: In addition to the following duties and responsibilities, all lead teachers are expected to perform other reasonable duties or tasks as assigned by the director. * • Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children., • Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials., • Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports., • Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling., • Help ensure a smooth, daily transition from home to the Academy., • Follow all center policies and state regulations., • Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement., • Interpersonal Expectations:, • Actively and clearly communicate with team members, • Avoid gossiping and oversharing with team members, • Conduct appropriate conversations in front of/ with children, • Communicate professionally and constructively with leaders and administration, • Have accountability for your own actions, • Demonstrate a high level of dependability in all aspects of the job, • Core Competency:, • Demonstrates and maintains job-related knowledge, • Continues to grow and seek out new skills to perform the job effectively, • Can stay on task and efficiently manage time while directing a group of children, • Shows kindness and professionalism to all guardians, coworkers, and adult personnel in the building, • Shows willingness to float between all different age groups and learn about all children in the program, • Responds to change positively and direction, • Consistently provide direct, competent supervision of the children, • LE3 Core Values: above all else, AT's are expected to uphold all LE3 core Values while working on site, • Learn & Play: actively engages in play-based learning with children and encourages positive attitudes such as imagination & curiosity, • Empower & Celebrate: empowers students to be independent and confident while celebrating individuality, encourages authenticity, and promotes personal well-being, • Engage & Model: creates an engaging and safe environment for students to learn & play while modeling positive behaviors and interactions for staff and students alike, • Excellence & Quality: ensures high levels of communication with staff, administration, families & children while maintaining professional & positive behaviors at work Training Expectations: There is mandatory training that must be completed at hiring and on an annual basis in order to maintain a position with LE3. All training completed outside of working hours will be paid for by LE3 (time and cost of course). Create and maintain an accurate and up-to-date profile in The Aspire Registry. Connect your ECEPT training account to your Aspire profile. The Aspire Registry is an online platform that serves as a comprehensive database of early childhood professionals. It documents your education, training, and experience. Hours: Assistant Teachers can fluctuate between part and full-time based on their work availability and LE3's needs during the academic year and/or summer program. • Shift: Monday-Friday, flexible hours between 7:00 am-6:00 pm, • A minimum of two days per week required Working Conditions: Most buildings cover the following working conditions: • Exposures encountered: many LE3 programs have varying noise levels depending on the day, time of year, and activity. Outside of noise level, most sense exposures are common. There are times in which lessons/crafts require extra hands and supervision due to being messy, • Essential physical requirements are not limited to but include walking, running, climbing stairs and playground structures, squatting/sitting on the floor, and standing for a minimum of five hours., • Regularly uses fingers to feel, type, and assist using fine motor skills to tie shoes, zip coats, etc., • Regularly required to communicate verbally and in writing, required to switch communication styles based on audience., • Physical effort/lifting/carrying: up to 20 pounds

Job DescriptionSalary: 16.00-17.25 Overview: A Lead Teacher (LE3) at a LE3 Academy is responsible for developing the curriculum while managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. LTs must understand childrens cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The LT must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns. Qualifications: The LT must have the following education, experience, and certification requirements: • A bachelors degree in Education or a related field OR enrolled in an education program that leads to a bachelors degree with 9 credits in education completed, AND, • One year of experience working in childcare, with children, and/or in an educational setting, with Customer service and/or previous work experiences Job Responsibility: In addition to the following duties and responsibilities, all LTs are expected to perform other reasonable duties or tasks as assigned by the director • Curriculum Expectations: work closely with Academy teachers and the director to ensure there is a clear set of lessons and themes being followed in the classrooms, • Lessons should be scaffolded to ensure that students are meeting age-appropriate milestones throughout the course of the program, • Lessons should follow the LE3 guidelines and be shared over the KT app, • *Depending on the classroom: The LT is expected to support all potty-training efforts, • Program/Daily Responsibilities:, • Create and follow a daily schedule that is active, engaging, and robust, • Ensure there are safe transitions, options, and differentiated options for planned lessons, • Delegates tasks to the assistant teacher to ensure that all children are supervised, engaged, and participating, • Administrative Responsibilities: LTs should demonstrate excellent communication skills and switch communication strategies effectively depending on the audience, • Communicates daily with parents via our app., • Daily health checks, feeding, and diapering schedules, along with photos should be posted in the app daily, • The LT should complete or delegate to an Assistant Teacher, • During the school year program, the LT must determine when/if the students need guardian conferences and/or intervention from an administrator, • Core Competency:, • Demonstrates and maintains job-related knowledge, • Effectively communicates with parents regarding program events, and marketing, and relays positive and behavioral information about their child(ren) each day., • Continues to grow and seek out new skills to perform the job effectively, • Can stay on task and efficiently manage time while directing a group of children, • Shows kindness and professionalism to all guardians, coworkers, and adult personnel in the building, • Shows willingness to float between all different age groups and learn about all children in the program, • Responds to change positively and direction, • Consistently provide direct, competent supervision of the children, • LE3 Core Values: above all else, LT's are expected to uphold all LE3 core Values while working on site, • Learn & Play: actively engages in play-based learning with children and encourages positive attitudes such as imagination & curiosity, • Empower & Celebrate: empowers students to be independent and confident while celebrating individuality, encourages authenticity, and promotes personal well-being, • Engage & Model: creates an engaging and safe environment for students to learn & play while modeling positive behaviors and interactions for staff and students alike, • Excellence & Quality: ensures high levels of communication with staff, administration, families & children while maintaining professional & positive behaviors at work Training Expectations: There is mandatory training that must be completed at hiring and on an annual basis in order to maintain a position with LE3. All training completed outside of working hours will be paid for by LE3 (time and cost of course). Create and maintain an accurate and up-to-date profile in The Aspire Registry. Connect your ECEPT training account to your Aspire profile. The Aspire Registry is an online platform that serves as a comprehensive database of early childhood professionals. It documents your education, training, and experience. Hours: all LTs are required to be full-time, and there is minimal flexibility in the time of day the lead works as we follow an academic schedule: Working Conditions: Most buildings cover the following working conditions: • Exposures encountered: many LE3 programs have varying noise levels depending on the day, time of year, and activity. Outside of noise level, most sense exposures are common. There are times in which lessons/crafts require extra hands and supervision due to being messy, • Essential physical requirements are not limited to but include walking, running, climbing stairs and playground structures, squatting/sitting on the floor, and standing for a minimum of five hours, • Regularly uses fingers to feel, type, and assist using fine motor skills to tie shoes, zip coats, etc., • Regularly required to communicate verbally and in writing, required to switch communication styles based on audience, • Physical effort/lifting/carrying: up to 20 pounds

Job DescriptionDescription: Position Purpose:To plan and implement developmentally appropriate programming for the classroom assigned. Monitors each child’s development and plan programming to maximize skill development. Communicate regularly with families to exchange information about child’s development. Communicate with supervisors and co-workers to ensure efficient delivery of services. Essential Job Responsibilities: Classroom/Program Management: • Uses appropriate language and tone when talking with the children., • Promotes self-esteem while encouraging self-help skills., • Shows warmth and affection for all children in the center., • Promotes the daily exchange of information about children’s activities and progress to families., • Accommodate the family’s instructions for daily care routines when able. Follow developmentally appropriate practices., • Holds bi-annual parent-teacher conferences. Be available to conference with families at other times as needed., • Maintains confidentiality when discussing issues relating to any child., • Responsible for the development and maintenance of a cooperative team approach., • Participates in regular staff meetings., • Participates in a yearly program evaluation., • Uses appropriate language and tone when talking with the children., • Promotes self-esteem while encouraging self-help skills., • Shows warmth and affection for all children in the center., • Promotes the daily exchange of information about children’s activities and progress to families., • Accommodate the family’s instructions for daily care routines when able. Follow developmentally appropriate practices., • Holds bi-annual parent-teacher conferences. Be available to conference with families at other times as needed., • Maintains confidentiality when discussing issues relating to any child., • Responsible for the development and maintenance of a cooperative team approach., • Participates in regular staff meetings., • Participates in a yearly program evaluation., • Participates in workshops and trainings according to the Office of Children and Family Services regulations, National Accreditation, and also pursues additional professional development as appropriate.(Annual requirement of 30 hours of training), • Daily, in person contact with families, co-workers and supervisors to exchange information related to care and development of children in your care. Certification: Foundations in Health and Safety Certificate; or a willingness to complete the training within the first week of hire. Experience: At least 1 year of program experience is required. Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of early childhood developmentally appropriate practices. Working knowledge of the regulatory environment. Current CPR, First Aid and Medical Administration Training (MAT) certifications are required; or the willingness to complete them within the first year of employment. Physical/Mental Abilities: Must be physically and mentally able to provide daily routine care of children. Must be able to properly supervise children by sight and sounds. Must be able to react quickly when safety concern arise in an emergency situation. Skills: Strong leadership skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with parents, children, staff and supervisor. Flexible to varied assignments, along with a positive attitude and the ability to integrate into a team to work towards the mission and goals of Generations.

Job DescriptionDescription: Purpose: To be responsible for assisting in the general supervision and management of a classroom of children by performing the duties necessary to provide a safe, nurturing, stimulating and educational environment. This includes allowing the children to grow at their own pace and gain in social, physical, emotional and cognitive development. Reports To: Classroom Head Teacher or Teacher Supervises: Self Requirements: • Able to observe, see, hear and respond to children's needs, emergencies and conflicts that might occur in a classroom, on the playground, other Center areas, or on field trips, • Able to lift approximately 30 pounds from the floor to a waist high table 25 - 30 times daily, • Able to reach a child 20 - 30 feet away within 30 seconds, • Able to crouch to a child's height, maintain eye contact at the child's level, and sit on the floor for extended periods of time on a regular basis, • Good health as confirmed by a physician's statement and proof of being free of tuberculosis, • New York State Registry clearance, • Criminal History Fingerprint clearance, • Adhering to all policies and procedures of First Learning Child Care and the child care licensing regulations of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, • The care, safety and well-being of all children in the classroom, including attending to children's personal needs, e.g., diapering, toileting, feeding, washing, clothing, comforting, preparing for rest, • Assisting in the planning and implementation of an age-appropriate, open-ended program which coincides with the philosophy of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), • Assisting in preparing an inviting, clean and organized classroom environment with learning centers and hands-on activities which coincides with the philosophy of NAEYC, • Interacting frequently with children in a positive, respectful, responsive and encouraging manner which follows the guidelines of NAEYC, • Orienting and actively supervising children by overseeing both small and large groups of children, • Developing parent relationships and communicating directly with parents on a regular basis, • Maintaining classroom records and keeping necessary written documentation, • Maintaining a positive work climate, • Communicating effectively and directly with other staff, • Assisting new and substitute staff assigned to the classroom, • Assisting supervisor and rendering staff support to all other classrooms and employees as necessary, • Assisting in the maintenance, general housekeeping and repair of assigned areas and common space, • Performing administrative duties as necessary for the classroom and Center operations Maintaining current Aspire account to record education and training with QualitystarsNY Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Knowledge of NYS child care regulations, • Increasing knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and age appropriate activities which correspond with NAEYC guidelines, • Effective and tactful oral and written communication skills, • Ability to maintain positive relationships with children, co-workers, and parents, • Increasing ability to use constructive methods for maintaining group control and individual behaviors, • Ability to use sound judgment and tact, • Ability to work as a team member, • Flexibility (especially in scheduling and practice to respond to the needs of the program), • High School Diploma or its equivalent, AND, • A commitment to working with young children in a manner that will encourage the children's emotional, social, physical and intellectual development, as outlined by NAEYC guidelines, AND, • At least one (1) year of related work experience with children is preferred.Requirements:

Job Description Objective: To assist the teacher in providing a warm and nurturing environment in which children can grow physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Key Responsibilities: · Supervise and observe children at ALL times · Initiate, interact, and encourage children in activities throughout the day · Respect and maintain confidentiality with children, parents, and staff in regards to center concerns · Attend all staff meetings and trainings · Complete 30 hours of training every license period (15 hours in first 6 months of employment) · Report directly to the Lead Teacher, Director, or Administrator · Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for the children · Arrive on time to every shift prepared for the scheduled activities. Keep call-offs/request-offs to a minimum. · Adhere to any additional responsibilities as requested by management Physical Demands: · Monitor children’s activities both indoors and outdoors · Stand for an extended period of time (up to 45 minutes) · Walk with balance on flat surfaces as well as graded areas · Sit on the floor, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl · Lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds regularly · Dress children, change diapers, and assist with toileting · Perform daily cleaning duties including, but not limited to: o Vacuuming o Sweeping o Mopping o Sanitizing toys and equipment Work Environment: · Must be prepared daily to engage in activities indoors and outdoors (weather permitting) · Tolerate various levels of noise as the classroom noise levels vary throughout the day · Tolerate various scents relative to a childcare setting Language Skills: · Able to speak, read, and write basic English that is intelligible · Read and understand New York State Office of Children & Family Services Regulations for Childcare · Read and understand safety rules, policies, and procedures of Amherst Baby and Childcare Center, Inc. · Professionally communicate with parents and staff both verbally and in written form · Speak to children in a clear and intelligible voice · Read and sing songs to children · Keep written records for children including daily observations and information regarding activities, meals, and rest periods Qualifications: · At least 18 years of age with minimally a high school diploma or equivalent · Available during business hours Monday through Friday · Fingerprinted per NYS guidelines · Experience caring for children · Obtain a pre-employment physical exam per NYS guidelines Company DescriptionAmherst Baby and Childcare Center, Inc. is a licensed daycare center in Amherst, New York. We accept children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Our program was developed through the Montessori education method.Amherst Baby and Childcare Center, Inc. is a licensed daycare center in Amherst, New York. We accept children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Our program was developed through the Montessori education method.