Teacher

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
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

Group Teacher for infants/toddlers
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or related field
AND
One year experience related to caring for infants and toddlers
OR
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
OR
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
AND
No additional experience required
OR
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
OR
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.

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EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate - Childcare - Childcare roles require high physical engagement, including walking, kneeling, squatting, and lifting children or objects 20 - 50 lbs. Workers must move fluidly between positions while maintaining control and situational awareness. Both fine and gross motor coordination are essential for routine care tasks. High levels of visual and auditory monitoring are required to ensure child safety. Emotional demands are substantial, requiring patience, empathy, and the ability to manage behavioral challenges and frequent interruptions. Environmental risks may include exposure to illness, bodily fluids, and slippery or cluttered floors.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$17.50 - $21.58Rochester14626

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.