Childhood Education Teacher II

Join a warm, collaborative early childhood education community where nurturing children's growth, learning, and well-being is at the heart of everything we do. As part of the Margaret's House team, you will make a meaningful impact on young learners while working alongside dedicated professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment.

About the role

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, team-oriented setting.
• Meaningful role supporting children's development, learning, and well-being.
• Flexible environment where staff support multiple classrooms and program needs.
• Regular daytime schedule, typically 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., based on program needs.

About Margaret's House

Margaret's House is committed to providing high-quality early childhood education in a caring, engaging, and inclusive environment. Our team is passionate about fostering positive learning experiences and supporting the developmental needs of young children. Through collaboration, respect, and a shared commitment to excellence, we create a welcoming community for children, families, and educators alike.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with leadership to manage daily operations of the university childcare center, including advising and directing student employees and teaching assistants.
• Plans and implements weekly lesson plans based upon the approved curriculum to meet the needs and interests of the children.
• Develops center childcare and programming regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and maintain licensing and registration.
• Contributes to monthly newsletters and other informative materials for families and community members on various childcare development topics.
• Performs daily operations, such as delivering meals and sanitizing surfaces.
• Participates in center activities and events for students and their families.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must possess one of the following credentials:

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in:
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool
  • Birth to Five (equivalent to two credentials)
• Associate, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field (equivalent to two credentials).
• High school diploma or equivalent, one year of experience working with children, and at least nine (9) college credits in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field.

Minimum Education & Experience

• Associate's degree in related field.
• 1 year of relevant experience.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Skills

• Knowledge of appropriate age-level learning psychology, styles, and strategies.
• Knowledge of applicable education laws, policies, and regulations.
• Skill in written and verbal communication.
• Skill in compiling, organizing, interpreting, and communicating data and results concisely.
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple, competing tasks.
• Ability to establish, build, and maintain effective working relationships.

Pay

Starting pay is based on the candidate's early childhood education credentials and qualifications:

• $18.00/hour - No qualifying early childhood credential.
• $21.00/hour - One qualifying credential that meets New York State requirements for service as a Group Teacher in either the Infant/Toddler or Preschool age group.
• $22.00/hour - Qualifying credentials that meet New York State requirements for service as a Group Teacher in both the Infant/Toddler and Preschool age groups.

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.