Job Title: Child Care Teacher
Department: Child Care
Location:  Park Ridge Child Care Center, 1539 Long Pond Road Rochester NY 14626
Hours Per Week: (M-F),  40 Hours Weekly 
Schedule:  Full-Time, Day Shift (8 am – 5 pm)
 

Position Summary

As a Child Care Teacher, your kind and patient demeanor paired with your strong ability to communicate and lead are key factors in the successful development and learning of students.

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.

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

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

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.

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 - $21.58

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14626

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, 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.