Lead Preschool Childcare Teacher

Rochester Regional Health-Park Ridge Child Care Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Care Council, Inc. in New York seeks an experienced early childhood professional to design and implement developmentally appropriate programs, supporting the growth of each child in a preschool setting.

You will plan weekly activities aligned with the curriculum and monitor progress toward individualized goals. The role requires collaboration with families, supervision of aides and volunteers, and a commitment to safe, healthy practices.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Development or related field.
• Child Development Associate credential or other preschool credential with one year related experience.
• Nine college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field toward a Child Development Associate credential.
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood/Child Development or related field with two years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Creates an environment that supports children's growth and development.
• Uses the curriculum to provide weekly plans and objectives meeting individual and group needs.
• Maintains accurate records for each child and uses them to set individual goals.
• Establishes and achieves annual classroom goals.
• Ensures safety and promotes good health habits.
• Guides children's behavior in an age-appropriate and positive manner.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with children and families.
• Communicates with families about children's daily activities verbally and in writing as needed.
• Supervises and guides assistant teachers and volunteers and makes recommendations for performance appraisals.
• Participates in staff meetings and meetings with supervisor.
• Meets the various developmental needs of individual children.
• Attends at least 15 hours of training per year.
• Conferences with parents effectively and appropriately.
• Collaborates with colleagues and community representatives to support children and families.

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Development or related field

Child Development Associate credential or other preschool credential

Nine college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field with plan leading to a Child Development Associate credential

Associates Degree in Early Childhood/Child Development or related field with two years experience

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Creates an environment that supports children's growth and development.
• Uses the curriculum to provide weekly plans and objectives which meet individual as well as group needs.
• Maintains accurate individual records for each child and uses them to set goals for individual children.
• Establishes and achieves annual goals for classroom.
• Ensures the safety of the children and promotes good health habits.
• Effectively guides children's behavior in an age appropriate and positive manner.
• Develops and maintains a positive relationship with all children and their families.
• Communicates appropriately with families regarding children's daily activities verbally and written as needed.
• Supervises and guides assistant teachers and volunteers and makes appropriate recommendations for performance appraisals.
• Constructively participates in staff meetings, and meetings with supervisor.
• Meets the physical, social, cognitive, emotional and cultural needs of individual children.
• Attends a minimum of 15 hours of training each year.
• Conferences with parents effectively and appropriately.
• Works with colleagues and community representatives to support children and families.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Teacher for preschoolers Associates or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Development or related field AND no additional experience necessary
• OR Child Development Associate credential or other office recognized credential specific to the preschool developmental period AND one year experience related to caring for children
• OR 9 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field with a plan of study leading to a: Child Development Associate credential
• OR Associates Degree in Early Childhood,Child Development or a related field AND Two years experience related to caring for children