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About the Role
Expressive Beginnings Child Care is seeking a warm and caring Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Teacher passionate about working with 4- and 5-year-old children to facilitate learning through play in a fun and supportive environment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee UPK classroom from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
- Plan, implement, and supervise the program consistent with center policies, philosophy, and curriculum.
- Collaborate with Greece Central School District to help children meet school standards.
- Ensure classroom compliance with all NY state regulations.
- Maintain required documentation and input data for the district (report cards, assessments).
- Gear program to the needs of individual children, considering their interests, special needs, talents, and pace of learning.
- Teach proper health care, including toileting, nutrition, dental, and physical care.
- Ensure the classroom is cleaned and sanitized.
- Maintain the ordered arrangement, appearance, décor, and learning environment of the classroom.
- Communicate with parents regarding their child's information and daily activities.
- Inform the Director of any parent concerns.
- Conduct at least two conferences with UPK parents.
- Attend staff meetings, trainings, and conferences required for staff and UPK.
- Attend any trainings scheduled by the GCSD for UPK or District Professionals.
- Complete training required by OCFS licensing, including Foundations of Health and Safety, Mandated Reporter Training, Shaken Baby Syndrome, and ACE's.
- Work effectively with team members to plan for and assess children.
- Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs.
Requirements
- Must have a NY state teaching certification birth through Second or Birth through Sixth.
- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
- Demonstrate knowledge of NY state child care regulations.
- Must be a sensitive, mature person able to relate well to both children and adults.
Work Type
- Full Time
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education
- Master’s Degree in Education
Salary/Compensations
- $22.00 / hr - $25.00 /hr
Benefits
- Competitive health care packages
- 403(B) retirement
- Paid time off
About the Company
- Locally owned and operated Expressive Beginnings Child Care.
- Proud recipient of the 2025 Rochester Business Journal Elevating Women Award.
- Committed to supporting and empowering women in the workplace and beyond.