Join TES Staffing as a UPK Teacher and Shape the Future!

Are you driven by a passion for nurturing young minds and creating a vibrant learning environment? TES Staffing is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated UPK Teachers to join our dynamic team, supporting daycare centers across the greater Rochester area, including Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Fairport, Farmington, Victor, Browncroft, Clinton, Highland Park, Gates, and Irondequoit. We're looking for educators who are ready to make a real impact. We care about YOU!

Salary: $23-27/hr

What We Offer:

• Paid Time Off and Holidays: Enjoy well-deserved breaks to recharge.
• Discounted Childcare: Quality care for your own little ones.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Including telehealth services.
• Dental Insurance: Keep your smile bright.
• Education Assistance: Invest in your future.
• 401k Plan: Secure your financial future.
• Life Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your family.
• Employee Referral Program: Bring friends and family on board and reap the rewards.
• Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.
• Abundant Growth Opportunities: Climb the career ladder with us!

Your Purpose:

As a UPK Teacher, you'll be the cornerstone of the classroom, responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. You'll help children grow at their own pace and develop socially, physically, emotionally, and cognitively.

Reporting To:

Director, Assistant Director, or other designated Administrator

Supervising:

Assistant Teachers

Collaborating With:

Designated School District

What You Bring:

• Keen observational skills to respond to children’s needs and emergencies.
• Physical ability to lift 30 pounds and move quickly to ensure child safety.
• Comfort interacting at a child’s height, maintaining eye contact, and sitting on the floor.
• Good health, confirmed by a physician, and proof of being free of tuberculosis.
• New York State Registry and Criminal History Fingerprint clearance.

Your Responsibilities:

• Policy Adherence: Follow all Care-a-lot Child Care policies and NYS OCFS regulations.
• Child Care: Attend to children’s personal needs (diapering, toileting, feeding, etc.).
• Program Implementation: Plan and implement age-appropriate activities aligned with NAEYC.
• Classroom Management: Create an inviting, organized learning environment.
• Team Supervision: Delegate responsibilities and supervise assistant teachers.
• Positive Interaction: Engage with children respectfully and encouragingly.
• Parental Communication: Develop strong relationships with parents and provide regular updates.
• Documentation: Maintain classroom records for OCFS and the District.
• Health and Safety: Stay informed of children’s allergies and ensure safety.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with staff and provide support as needed.
• Administrative Duties: Manage classroom operations and complete necessary paperwork.
• Professional Development: Maintain an updated Aspire account and complete required training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of NYS child care regulations and NAEYC guidelines.
• Effective communication and supervisory skills.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with children, co-workers, and parents.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and team leadership abilities.
• Flexibility, creativity, and patience in a dynamic environment.

Training and Experience:

• UPK Teacher: NYS Teaching Certification (Birth-2), or
• A Bachelor's Degree with at least 6 credit hours in early childhood education, or
• At least 6 months of experience in a school-based setting with children under 6, with a commitment to obtaining NY State Early Childhood Teacher Certification within three years of employment.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth through education, work experience, and involvement in the early childhood community.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and be part of something bigger at TES Staffing. Join us in shaping the future, one child at a time!