Child Care Teacher

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

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. 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. Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.