Assistant Teacher

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 22,386 - 25,389; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is hiring an Assistant Teacher at Park Ridge Child Center in Rochester, NY. This part-time position supports lead teachers, fosters a developmentally appropriate program, and promotes positive relationships with children and families.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent or one year of experience with children under 13, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety and training. Availability for daytime hours is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent OR one year of experience working with children under 13.
• Must meet required training and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher in providing a developmentally appropriate program for all of the children.
• Assists in creating an environment that supports children's growth and development.
• Develops and maintains a positive relationship with all of the children and their families.
• Effectively guides children's behavior in an age appropriate and positive manner.
• Constructively participates in staff meetings and attends meetings with supervisor.
• Meets the physical, social, cognitive, emotional and cultural needs of individual children.
• Attends a minimum of 15 hours of training every year.
• Communicates appropriately with families regarding children's daily activities both verbally and written as needed.
• Ensures the safety of the children and promotes good health habits.
• Works toward achievement of classroom’s annual goals.
• Works with colleagues and community representatives to support children and families.

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Teacher

Department: Child Care

Location : Park Ridge Child Center, 1539, Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY- 14626.

Hours Per Week: 25

Schedule: Part-Time, Day Shift, Monday to Friday- 1:00 am to 6:00 pm

Position Summary:

Assist teacher in providing appropriate program for all children and maintain positive relationships with children and parents.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher in providing a developmentally appropriate program for all of the children.
• Assists in creating an environment that supports children's growth and development.
• Develops and maintains a positive relationship with all of the children and their families.
• Effectively guides children's behavior in an age appropriate and positive manner.
• Constructively participates in staff meetings and attends meetings with supervisor.
• Meets the physical, social, cognitive, emotional and cultural needs of individual children.
• Attends a minimum of 15 hours of training every year.
• Communicates appropriately with families regarding children's daily activities both verbally and written as needed.
• Ensures the safety of the children and promotes good health habits.
• Works toward achievement of classroom’s annual goals.
• Works with colleagues and community representatives to support children and families.

Desired Attributes

Excellent leadership and communication skills

Demonstrated patience and compassion

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent OR
• One (1) year of experience working with children less than 13 years

Required Licensure/Certification Skills

• None

Rochester Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Aff ...

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE

$16.25 - $18.43