Job Description

About SUNY Broome Community College:

SUNY Broome Community College is a public, comprehensive community college supervised by the State University of New York, sponsored by the County of Broome, and governed by a Board of Trustees. 

The Faculty-Student Association (F-SA) is a financially self-supporting corporation designed to provide a variety of auxiliary services and financial assistance for the benefit of the College community.  The goal of the F-SA is to provide the very best auxiliary services and comprehensive financial support possible.

THE B.C. CENTER MISSION

The B.C. Center strives to provide affordable and accessible, high quality child care for the children of SUNY Broome students, SUNY Broome staff, as well as children from the surrounding community.  As part of an institution of higher education that seeks to achieve excellence in both teaching and learning, The B.C. Center serves as a host school by offering field experience opportunities to students in the SUNY Broome Early Childhood/Teacher Education Department.

Job Description:

This position provides flexible staffing support in the classrooms and kitchen to ensure the smooth operation of the program.

This position reports to the Director and Assistant Director of the B.C. Center.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Cooperate with other staff members in order to maintain a healthy and safe learning environment, both indoors and outdoors.
• Provide flexible staffing support to ensure that high quality care is provided in each classroom.
• Learn the daily schedules to identify when each room is more likely to need additional staff support.
• Communicate with Lead and Assistant Teachers in order to continue classroom activities when relieved teacher leaves the classroom.
• Fill in for Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers and Kitchen Aide when they take PTO or call in sick.
• Serve as a role model for best practices in early childhood education for SUNY Broome Early Childhood/Teacher Education students who fulfill field requirements in the classroom.
• Promote each child's self-esteem and independence by using positive guidance techniques.
• Interact with children in a manner that is nurturing and respectful.
• Assist Lead Teacher and Assistant Teachers in maintaining the cleanliness of the classroom and playground.
• Interact with families in a respectful fashion; relay information provided by Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher as necessary.
• Assist in kitchen if time allows - cleaning and sanitizing dishes, preparing breakfast and/or snack, doing laundry.
• Participate in staff meetings, center activities and staff training opportunities as required.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• One year of experience working with relevant age group (infant/toddler or preschool)

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lifting, carrying, and holding young children (infants, toddlers, and, sometimes, preschoolers).
• Physically interacting with children in the classroom and playground (running, jumping, dancing, outdoor movement, etc.).
• Continuous stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to get on children's eye level.
• Quickly responding to unexpected physical circumstances.
• Lengthy periods of working on one's feet; standing and walking.
• Asking for assistance to perform physical demands if necessary to prevent injury (i.e., lifting heavy furniture or equipment).

Professional Requirements:

• Familiarity with the New York State Child Day Care Regulations.
• The ability to identify and apply principles of developmentally appropriate practices in the infant/toddler or preschool classroom.
• Effective communication skills - oral and written.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Openness to new ideas and being able to utilize constructive feedback from B.C. Center staff.
• Willingness to take initiative and ask questions.
• Genuinely enjoy being with children and provide them with care that is warm and nurturing.

Additional Information:

The hourly rate for this position is $15.53.

The hours for this position are 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Offers of employment will be conditional based upon the results of a satisfactory, required pre-employment Standard Background Check.

Faculty-Student Association of BCC, Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to enhancing the diversity and inclusion of the campus community and curriculum.  The institution is committed to promoting an environment of equity, inclusion, and respect for others.  The Faculty-Student Association of BCC is committed to the diversity of its community.  Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Instructions:

For full consideration, application materials must be received no later than Friday, August 23, 2024. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and the name, address, and phone number of three (3) references to: 

URL: www1.sunybroome.edu/about/employment/

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