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About the Role

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for supervising and caring for children in compliance with New York State Office of Children and Family Services regulations and NAEYC recommendations. This role supports the early childhood curriculum and child care program, while providing effective customer service.

Responsibilities

Supervise and care for children according to state regulations and NAEYC guidelines.
Support staff in implementing the early childhood curriculum and child care program.
Provide effective customer service to internal and external customers.
Interact positively, respectfully, and responsively with children.
Assist in maintaining a safe, cheerful, and motivating learning environment.
Help maintain a neat, clean, and orderly classroom with stimulating learning centers.
Assist in supervising children during all activities, both indoors and outdoors.
Serve as a primary caregiver for assigned children and families.
Contribute to the planning of classroom activities and center events.
Assist in the preparation, care, and stocking of classroom materials.
Assist children with personal care needs, including toileting, diapering, feeding, and comforting.
Observe and record child growth and development using the center's approved system.
Build trusting relationships with parents through open communication.
Communicate positively with parents and make classroom information available to them.
Participate in parent involvement and engagement activities.
Address parent concerns tactfully and professionally in collaboration with the teacher.
Work cooperatively with other classroom staff, the Center Director, and administrative staff.
Assist new and substitute staff assigned to the classroom.
Guide the activities of student staff and field workers in the teacher's absence.
Share information about classroom or child-related issues with supervisors and staff.
Maintain confidentiality.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service programs.
Seek professional growth and participate in required ECE training.
Maintain personal ASPIRE Professional Development listing.
Receive and maintain Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification.
Be supportive of the Center and its administration.
Maintain a positive work climate and professional image.
Assume duties of the lead teacher in their absence.
Follow daily schedules and routines.
Adhere to Center policies, practices, and procedures.
Assist with required record-keeping.
Be responsible for a group of children without assistance at times.
Follow all licensing regulations.
Report for work on time and consistently.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of NYS child care regulations.
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and age-appropriate activities aligned with NAEYC guidelines.
Effective and tactful oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain positive relationships with children, co-workers, and parents.
Ability to use constructive methods for maintaining group control and individual behaviors.
Ability to use sound judgment and tact.
Strong team player.
Flexibility in scheduling and practice to respond to program needs.
Creativity and patience.
Ability to lift 40 lbs from floor to a waist-high table, 20-30 times per day.
Ability to reach a child 20-30 feet away within 30 seconds.
Ability to crouch to a child's height, maintain eye contact at the child's level, and sit on the floor for extended periods.
A strong sense of responsibility.
Completed job application form.
A minimum of three references (personal and professional).
Official transcript of college grades.
Must be able to pass a physical exam.
Must be able to pass NYS Central Registry Clearance.
Must be able to pass NYS Justice Center SEL clearance.
Must be able to pass a criminal conviction check (Comprehensive OCFS Background check).

Skills

Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Customer service skills
Teamwork
Flexibility
Creativity
Patience
Responsibility

Location

Brighton Campus - ROCHESTER, NY

Work Type

Full-time
12 months

Experience Level

One year of experience with young children is required.

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent.
Child Development Associate (CDA) or 12 credits in early childhood education is required or must be obtained within one year of employment.
Candidate must be 18 years of age.

Salary/Compensations

$16.50 - $17.50 Hourly

Benefits

Full-time/regular employees will earn a paid vacation leave determined by length of service.
Vacation leave will not be granted during the first six months of continuous service unless approved by the Executive Director.
After six (6) months, six (6) days will be credited to the employee’s vacation leave bank.
First Three Years - Vacation shall accrue at the rate of one (1) day per month (12 days per year).
All full-time/regular employees are eligible for sick leave.
Sick leave will accrue at one (1) day per month.
Sick leave will accrue only during period of employment or while on paid leave.
Sick leave time will not be granted during the first three months of continuous service unless approved by the Executive Director.
After three (3) months, three (3) days will be credited to the employee’s sick leave bank.

About the Company

MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ASSOCIATION, INC.