Responsibilities Create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through age-appropriate activities Implement positive behavior guidance and observe developmental progress Maintain organized, clean classrooms and accurate documentation Ensure safe and structured arrival and departure of children Collaborate with co-teachers, families, and administrative staff to support a team-centered environment Communicate professionally with families and encourage their engagement Attend required training, meetings, and ongoing professional development Comply with all OCFS licensing regulations and promptly report any suspected violations or concerns Physical Demands Possess strength, endurance, and vigilance for constant supervision of children Ability to lift and carry children weighing between 10–25 lbs, and occasionally up to 50 lbs Ability to kneel, bend, squat, stand, and sit on the floor or child-sized furniture for extended periods Ambulatory ability to manage uneven ground, hills, and steps Work Environment Indoor classroom environments for infants through school-age children Outdoor environments including playground and stroller walks. Large motor space for indoor active play Exposure to varying weather conditions during outdoor activities #J-18808-Ljbffr