Lead Pre K Teacher

Overview:

 

Is it your passion to work with children and help them learn through play in a fun and supportive childcare environment? Join our team at locally owned and operated Expressive Beginnings Child Care as a preschool assistant teacher!

 

Expressive Beginnings is seeking a warm and caring person who is passionate about working with young children and possesses the ability to facilitate learning through play and child-initiated interests. This person will work with children ages 3 through 5.

 

We are proud to be a 2025 Rochester Business Journal Elevating Women Award honoree. We’re committed to supporting and empowering women in the workplace and beyond.

 

Pay rate for this position: $19.20/ hr - $19.20 /hr

 

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above range represents the organization's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Responsibilities:

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Vacation and sick time
• Discounts for childcare
• A behavior support specialist for additional classroom and teacher support
• Paid training and ongoing educational opportunitie

Preschool Teacher Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement and supervise the program for the class consistent with the centers policies, philosophy and curriculum
• Keep the classroom in compliance with all NYS regulations
• Maintain required documentation as required
• Gear program to the needs of individual children in concern for their interests, special needs and talents and pace of learning.
• Teach proper health care in regards to toileting, nutrition, dental, physical care and cleaning of the children if necessary
• Maintain the ordered arrangement, appearance, décor and learning environment of the classroom
• Communicate with parents regarding information concerning their child and their daily activities of the center and inform the director of any parent concerns
• Attend staff meetings, trainings and conferences

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in ECE, child development, or a related field or a CDA credential, or experience working in a daycare program with a plan towards achieving an associate’s degree or a CDA credential
• We will consider alternate education backgrounds as long as employee is willing to pursue education in early childhood
• Demonstrate knowledge of NY state child care regulations
• Must be able to get on the floor and play and lift up to 45 pounds
• Must be a sensitive mature person who is able to relate well to both children and adults

At Expressive Beginnings Child Care, we celebrate everyone's unique strengths and talents in an active and dynamic daycare environment. If you believe that people of all ages deserve dignity and respect, you should consider working with us. Learn more about our openings and apply today.

 

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