Lead Teacher School Aged

Job Details: Job Location: VOACC

• Rochester, NY, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $19.00 - $20.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Make a difference in a familys life! Volunteers of America Upstate New York's Children's Center services provides educational programs focused on early childhood development and school readiness for children 6 weeks through 12 years old. The center serves more than 200 children and families on an annual basis and provides additional support services such as a part-time School Nurse, on-going parent training and activities, full-day care, and disability supports for children with special needs. School Age Teacher Rochester, NY SUMMARY The School-Age Teacher helps to provide for all aspects of care and education in the classroom. The School-Age Teacher helps provide developmentally appropriate activities, helps assess childrens progress, and makes sure to follow all standards or regulations. Additionally, the SA Teacher helps to meet each childs individual needs. The schedule for this position is 9:30am to 6pm, M-F. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure that children are supervised at all times. Provide coverage in any classroom as needed to maintain ratios. Provide developmentally appropriate activities and experiences to facilitate the childrens development in multiple areas. Help to meet each childs social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs. Assist with child assessments and screenings. Assist in maintaining classroom cleanliness and compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, including state regulations and accreditation standards. Participate in case conferences (CAT meetings) as assigned. Assist in the implementation of goals from the Public Schools or Early Intervention for children with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Implement strategies from the Social Worker for children with social-emotional or behavioral issues. Encourage parents to be involved in the program through such means as parent meetings, parent/teacher conferences, home visits, family events, parent workshops, curriculum planning, and attending field trips.

QUALIFICATIONS

Child Development Associate (CDA) for School Age or combination of early childhood college credits plus 2 years of child care experience; or AAS Degree with concentration in Early Childhood Education Preferred Minimum of one (1) year of classroom experience Required Upon hire, must pass criminal and child abuse background checks Required VOA provides comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including: Competitive Pay Paid Time Off Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Company Paid Life & LTD Insurance 403(b), & more!

VOA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualifications: