Lead Teacher Daycare

Job DetailsJob Location

• VOACC -
• Rochester,
• NY 14608Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeSalary
• Range: $19.00 - $19.57
• HourlyTravel
• Percentage: NegligibleMake a difference in a family's life! VOA Upstate New York's Children's Center services provides educational programs focused on early childhood development and school readiness for children 6 weeks through 12 years old. The center serves more than 200 children and families on an annual basis and provides additional support services such as a full-time Registered Nurse, family development services, on-going parent training, full-day care, and disability supports for children with special needs. Lead Teacher Daycare JOB SUMMARY The Lead Teacher provides for all aspects of care and education in the classroom. The Lead Teacher ensures that developmentally appropriate activities are provided, that appropriate assessment of children’s progress is completed, and that appropriate standards or regulations are followed. Additionally, the teacher makes sure that each child’s individual needs are met. The teacher is responsible for integrating curriculum performance standards in the overall management of the classroom, including promoting social, physical, and intellectual growth, and providing a safe, healthy environment for the enrolled children. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide active, fully engaged supervision of the children at all times. Provide developmentally appropriate activities and experiences to facilitate the children’s development in multiple areas. Ensure that the classroom meets each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs. Ensure that child assessments and screenings are completed. Schedule and conduct individual parent-teacher conferences according to VOA schedule, communicate on a regular basis with parents/guardian Maintain classroom cleanliness and compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, including state regulations, accreditation standards, and performance standards Implement strategies from the Mental Health/Behavioral Specialist for children with social-emotional or behavioral issues. Organize and Implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities reinforcing educational goals, attending to the individual needs of the children EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS Creative, nurturing, organized, energetic and flexible personality Professionalism and exemplary work ethic. Knowledge of NYS OCFS regulations. Child Development Associate or Teaching Assistant certification required Minimum of two years of classroom experience required
• VOA provides comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including: Competitive Pay Paid Time Off Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Company Paid Life & LTD Insurance 403(b), & more! Volunteers of America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Qualifications