Assistant Teacher

Location: Park Ridge Child Center, 1539 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626

About the role

Assist the teacher in providing a developmentally appropriate program for all children and maintain positive relationships with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher in providing a developmentally appropriate program for all of the children.
• Assists in creating an environment that supports children's growth and development.
• Develops and maintains a positive relationship with all of the children and their families.
• Effectively guides children's behavior in an age-appropriate and positive manner.
• Constructively participates in staff meetings and attends meetings with supervisor.
• Meets the physical, social, cognitive, emotional, and cultural needs of individual children.
• Attends a minimum of 15 hours of training every year.
• Communicates appropriately with families regarding children's daily activities both verbally and in writing as needed.
• Ensures the safety of the children and promotes good health habits.
• Works toward achievement of the classroom’s annual goals.
• Works with colleagues and community representatives to support children and families.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent OR one (1) year of experience working with children less than 13 years.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Demonstrated patience and compassion.

Physical Requirements

Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; requires frequent walking, standing, or squatting.

Pay

Pay Range: $16.25 - $18.43 per hour

Schedule

• Part-Time, Day Shift
• Monday to Friday, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
• 25 hours per week