Daycare Teacher

Join Our Team as a Head Teacher and Inspire the Future!

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a stimulating environment for childrens growth TES Staffing is on the lookout for enthusiastic and dedicated Teachers to join our vibrant team supporting daycare centers across the greater Rochester area including Greece Henrietta Pittsford Fairport Farmington Victor Browncroft Clinton Highland Park Gates and Irondequoit! We care about YOU!

What We Offer:

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays: Enjoy a healthy worklife balance!

• Discounted Childcare: Bring your passion for childcare full circle.

• Health Insurance: Including telehealth for your convenience!

• Dental Insurance: Keep smiling bright!

• Education Assistance: Grow your skills while helping others grow.

• 401k: Secure your future with us.

• Life Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

• Employee Referral Program: Share the love and get rewarded.

• Employee Assistance Program: Were here for you.

• Abundant Opportunities for Growth: Your career development matters.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Classroom/Program Management:

• Engage and Care: Provide attentive supervision and daily care to all children in your assigned classroom.

• Creative Planning: Develop and implement fun developmentally appropriate activities and experiences.

• Innovative Teaching: Use diverse teaching techniques like modeling observing demonstrating and openended questioning.

• Safety First: Ensure all activities are carried out safely and efficiently.

• Positive Guidance: Utilize positive language and reinforcement and redirect behavior as needed.

• Flexible Activities: Plan a variety of activities to keep the children engaged.

• Inviting Environment: Keep the classroom clean neat organized and welcoming.

Children/Parent Interactions:

• Effective Communication: Use appropriate language and tone with children.

• SelfEsteem Boosting: Promote selfesteem and selfhelp skills.

• Warmth and Affection: Show genuine warmth and affection to all children.

• Family Engagement: Share daily updates about childrens activities and progress with their families.

• Adaptable Care: Follow families instructions for daily care routines.

• ParentTeacher Conferences: Conduct biannual conferences and be available as needed.

• Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality when discussing any childrelated issues.

• Welcoming Tours: Communicate effectively with potential families during tours.

Staff Relations:

• Team Collaboration: Foster a cooperative team approach.

• Active Participation: Engage in regular staff meetings and yearly program evaluations.

• Leadership: Provide guidance to assistant teachers and coworkers.

Professional Development:

• Continuous Learning: Participate in workshops and training per OCFS regulations and pursue additional professional development.

• Stay Informed: Keep current withpolicies OCFS regulations National Accreditation guidelines and other pertinent regulations.

Communication:

• Daily Interaction: Maintain daily inperson contact with families coworkers and supervisors.

• Written Documentation: Monitor development and record accidents illnesses medication administration and other relevant information.

Qualifications:

• Education: Minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or 12 credit hours in Early Childhood Education with plans for further education.

• Certification: Foundations in Health and Safety Certificate (or willingness to complete training within the first week of hire).

• Experience: At least 1 year of program experience.

• Knowledge: Thorough understanding of early childhood development practices and regulatory environments.

• Physical/Mental Abilities: Must be physically and mentally capable of providing daily routine care and quick reactions in emergencies.

• Skills: Strong leadership effective communication with parents children staff and supervisors flexible with varied assignments positive attitude and teamwork orientation.

In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act the job description lists only those responsibilities and qualifications deemed essential to the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Fulltime

Salary: $17.50 $20 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental Insurance

• Employee Discount

• Health Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Referral Program

Schedule:

• 8 Hour Shift

• Day Shift

• Monday to Friday

• No Nights

• No Weekends

• Work Location: In person

Join us and be a part of a team that truly makes a difference every day!