Child Care Teacher

Rochester Regional Health

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Child Care Teacher follows curriculum to provide appropriate classroom learning experience and maintains positive relationships with children and parents. This full-time, day shift position is located at the Park Ridge Child Care Center in Rochester, NY, and involves working 40 hours weekly.

Requirements

• Teacher for preschoolers
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Development or related field AND 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 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees