Winter Clothing Drive: Now Seeking Donations!

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We are hosting a Winter Clothing Swap during our Winter Fun Day on Saturday, December 3rd. To do that, we need more donations! Can you please help us? We are now accepting donations of gently used youth or adult coats, boots, snow pants, hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, warm socks, sweatshirts and more! Donations can be dropped off to 920 Coddington Road, Ithaca Monday – Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm. Thank you!

Winter Clothing Swap - DRAFT

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Now Hiring: Assistant Teachers!

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Coddington Road Community Center is now accepting applications for an Assistant Teacher. Please read below for the full job description. Interested candidates, submit a resume and three professional references to crcc@coddingtonroad.org or via postal mail at Coddington Road Community Center, 920 Coddington Road, Ithaca, NY 14850. Deadline is rolling until a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been hired.
Position Title: Assistant Teacher
Work Hours: 30-40 hours FT or 15-30 hours PT, non-exempt
Salary Range: $15.35 – $16.87 per hour
Reports To: Early Childhood Manager
Position Overview
The Assistant Teacher is responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of lesson plans in accordance with applicable guidelines. The Assistant Teacher should be familiar with and able to work within the following standards, guidelines and regulations: NYS Core Competencies for EC Educators, NYS Prekindergarten Foundation for the Common Core, NYS Early Learning Guidelines and the NYSOCFS Child Care Regulations. The Teacher Assistant will support the classroom Teacher, center staff and administration in ensuring the educational and programmatic success of their classroom and the center.
Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:
Program Management
• Implement, in collaboration with the Teacher, program curriculum and assessment in accordance with center approved philosophy and instructional instruments and reflect current best practices.
• Provide daily experiences and activities which stimulate physical, social- emotional, and cognitive growth and develop language and literacy skills of young children through the use of developmentally appropriate practices and curriculum that are prepared based on each child’s developmental needs.
• Use lessons, materials and activities to promote self-regulation and self-esteem in children and motivate children toward a lifetime love of learning
• Follow daily routines to help children keep themselves and others healthy and safe such as hand washing, toileting, brushing teeth, and appropriate classroom management techniques.
• Lead planned classroom activities regularly (at least once weekly), assume role as Teacher if needed
• Follow directives from Teacher and supervisor as assigned (ex. Diapering, clean up, etc)
Assessment/Communication with Families
• Assist the Teacher with conducting developmental assessment
• Communicate on a regular basis with parents/family members to build mutual understanding, greater consistency for children and information sharing (daily board, newsletter, emails)
• Provide input and feedback to the Teacher regarding children’s needs
Compliance, Trainings and Certifications
• Ensure compliance with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services Child Care Regulations and CRCC Policies and Procedures;
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and training sessions as scheduled in order to maintain compliance with licensing requirements and best practices in early childhood (minimum of 30 hours each year in required topic areas);
• In partnership with Executive Director, keep updated, accurate records of training and credentials in order to meet licensing requirements.
• Maintain familiarity with and adherence to all Policies and Procedures including the Parent Handbook.
• Ensure proper opening and closing procedure and maintenance of the center.
Working Relationships
• Work collaboratively with classroom team and all center staff and administration
• Maintain positive work environment by being professional, courteous and confidential per handbook
• Report directly as assigned and as needed to the Executive Director
Working Conditions
Must be physically able to perform the job of assistant teacher of young children, including the ability to run short distances, lift up to 50 pounds, stand, bend and kneel. Must have a warm, supportive attitude toward children and the ability to handle multiple transitions. Must be reliable. Must show flexibility with regard to work schedule, receiving assignments, and adapting to changes in the program. Must be willing to accept directions & feedback regarding work performance and maintain best practices within the classroom. Must maintain a positive presence as a role model for staff/families/children. Responsible for self-regulation and working to interact with others in a positive and productive manner upholding mission and vision of CRCC as well as all policies and procedures outlined in the staff handbook and family handbook.
Minimum Qualifications
• High School Diploma/GED
• At least one year of experience working with and caring for young children
Skills
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills. Organized and willing to adopt center systems for record keeping, budgets and planning.
To Apply
Interested candidates, submit a resume and three professional references to crcc@coddingtonroad.org or via postal mail at Coddington Road Community Center, 920 Coddington Road, Ithaca, NY 14850. Deadline is rolling until a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been hired.
Graphic showing four pictures of staff member and a sign advertising that we are now hiring for assistant teachers
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Week of the Young Child 2021: Family Friday

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To celebrate Week of the Young Child & Family Friday, the Bear Room teachers and students gave their families a tour of the outdoor classroom. Children were able to show their families their artwork, their outdoor learning area and the wonderful bug hotels they made. We thank you for being a part of our Coddington family.
Coddington Road Community Center Families visit the Bear Room's outdoor classroom.   Coddington Road Community Center Families visit the Bear Room's outdoor classroom.   Coddington Road Community Center Families visit the Bear Room's outdoor classroom.   Coddington Road Community Center Families visit the Bear Room's outdoor classroom.  Coddington Road Community Center Families visit the Bear Room's outdoor classroom.  Coddington Road Community Center Families visit the Bear Room's outdoor classroom.  Coddington Road Community Center Families visit the Bear Room's outdoor classroom.  Coddington Road Community Center Families visit the Bear Room's outdoor classroom.  Coddington Road Community Center Families visit the Bear Room's outdoor classroom.  Coddington Road Community Center Families visit the Bear Room's outdoor classroom.  Coddington Road Community Center Families visit the Bear Room's outdoor classroom.  Coddington Road Community Center Families visit the Bear Room's outdoor classroom.  Coddington Road Community Center Families visit the Bear Room's outdoor classroom.
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Week of the Young Child 2021: Work Together Wednesday

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As we continue our weeklong celebration of Week of the Young Child, our classrooms all enjoyed Work Together Wednesday. The Toddler Room worked together to fill sand buckets and their toy trucks with leaves. The Bear Room worked together to enjoy fun parachute games. The Tiger Room worked together to clean up a play space outside of their classroom. Great teamwork Coddington!

This image is a collage of photographs showing children at Coddington participating in Work Together Wednesday as part of Week of the Young Child

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Week of the Young Child 2021: Tasty Tuesday

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As we continue to celebrate Week of the Young Child, a number of our Coddington classrooms participated in Tasty Tuesday. The Tiger Room worked on their fine motor skills by slicing grapes and strawberries. The Turtle Room enjoyed a raw veggie rainbow snack with hummus and cottage cheese. We also want to take a moment to thank Ms. Angie who prepares healthy and nutritious meals each day for the children at our center. We wish we had more pictures to share, but we were too busy snacking on all our healthy treats.
Does your family have a favorite meal or snack that you like to prepare and enjoy together?
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Week of the Young Child 2021: Music Monday

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It is Week of the Young Child. Coddington classrooms celebrated Music Monday today. The Cub Room played with instruments, the Bear Room enjoyed a dance party, the Tiger Room learned about rhythm and the Afterschool group made their own instruments.
You can celebrate Music Monday at home with your family. Sing your favorite song together before bedtime, listen to your favorite songs and dance around your living room!
This collage shows Coddington Road Community Center students celebrating Music Monday. Pictures show children playing with instruments and making their own instruments.
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Outdoor Classroom for Bear Room

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We are fortunate to be situated on 12 acres of beautiful land. The Bear Room created a wonderful outdoor classroom space under our pavilion in the woods. There, you will find craft stations, an obstacle course and plenty of room to explore within our supervised boundaries. Do you enjoy learning or working outside?

 

Bear Room enjoys doing arts and crafts in the outdoor classroom.   Bear Room doing arts and crafts in their outdoor classroom  The Bear Room at Coddington enjoys preschool craft projects outside  Coddington Road Community Center - Outdoor Classroom Space - Ithaca NY (18)   Coddington Road Community Center's Bear Room enjoys playing outside near their outdoor classroom  The Bear Room students at the Coddington Preschool Program enjoy arts and crafts outside

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Staff Appreciation Day at Coddington Road Community Center

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Today usually signals the beginning of a new school year, even in child care. There isn’t anything “usual” about this year or this day in 2020, but at Coddington we hit the pause button and took a minute to say thank you to the entire team. Individual posters for each person were used to share special comments that we have received from families and co-workers, a gift was given with a special smile mask (shout out to Tompkins Mask Makers), their favorite dessert and a little flower to remind them that everyday they are helping others grow. Lastly, we gave them a day to go and relax, take deep breaths, rest and release some of the stress they have been carrying. Thank you Coddington staff for all of what you have done, whether for a few months or many years, thank you!
Closing for a day isn’t an easy feat, we know that child care is essential and juggling probably had to take place. Thank you to our families for your understanding, your kind words (especially in the last few months), your patience as we all adjust to the new normal and for trusting us with your children.
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Summer Camp Activity

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Look at the concentration! A camper and a counselor took a moment to try and replicate their favorite action figures. This activity is easy to replicate at home. All you need is a piece of paper, drawing utensil and a favorite toy or action figure to draw.

Arts and crafts are one of the many activities enjoyed by campers at Camp Coddington to register your child or learn more, please visit www.coddingtonroad.org/camp or email CRCCyouthprograms@coddingtonroad.org.

 

Camp Coddington Image - Ithaca Summer Camp

 





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