Teacher

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is looking for a full-time Teacher for its Child Care department. The role requires a degree in Early Childhood or related field and focuses on developing children’s growth through structured curricula and positive relationships.

Responsibilities include planning classroom activities, maintaining records, and ensuring the safety and health of children. Candidates must have a Child Development Associate credential and possess the ability to effectively communicate with families.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Early Childhood or related field.
• Requires Child Development Associate credential or equivalent.
• Minimum one year experience in childcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that supports children's growth.
• Use curriculum for weekly planning to meet children's needs.
• Maintain records for each child to set goals.

Skills

Child Development

Curriculum Development

Communication

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood

Child Development Associate credential

9 college credits in Early Childhood

Job description

Job Title: Teacher

Department: Child Care

Location: Park Ridge Child Care Center, 1539 Long Pond Ave Rochester, NY 14626

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift, Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm

Position Summary: Follows curriculum to provide appropriate classroom learning experience and maintains positive relationships with children and parents.

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

Group Teacher for infants/toddlers

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or related field
• One year experience related to caring for infants and toddlers
• Infant and Toddler Child Care and Education credential; or Infant Toddler Child Development Associate credential; or Other Office-recognized credential specific to the infant/toddler developmental period and Two years’ experience related to caring for children
• 9 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field, with a plan of study leading to: Infant and Toddler Child Care and Education credential; or Infant Toddler Child Development Associate credential; or Other office recognized credential specific to the infant/toddler developmental period; or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Child Development or a related field and Two years’ experience related to caring for children, one of which must be related to caring for infants and toddlers

Group Teacher for school-age children

• Associates degree or Bachelor’s in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field
• No additional experience required
• School-age Child Care credential or other Office recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period and One year experience working with children less than 13 years of age
• High School Diploma or its equivalent and Two years direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age

Required Licensure/Certification Skills: None.

Rochester Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

EDUCATION

• MS: Early Childhood Education (Required)

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: $17.50 - $21.58