Job Information
Mary Cariola Children's Center PRESCHOOL TEACHER in Rochester, New York
Description
Salary Range: $48,476 - $68,500
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Sensitivity to cultural diversity of others
Integrates therapeutic and educational needs into a classroom program.
Utilizes appropriate educational techniques and methods suited to student's individual needs.
Selects, develops and implements appropriate materials and equipment.
Develops a positive educational environment including appropriate behavior management strategies.
Records, reports and interprets the behavior and progress of students, making necessary program modifications.
Works and communicates effectively with parents.
Creates and maintains a positive and safe environment consisting of the health, medical and safety concerns of the students.
Maintains the immediate and on-going supervisory responsibilities of teacher aides, volunteers and other non-professional personnel who may participate in the classroom.
Carries out all educational and therapeutic programs including lifting, moving and positioning of students.
Participates in various teacher related meetings and in-service sessions deemed necessary by the Agency Director and/or Coordinating Teacher.
Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises 4-5 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B. S.) from a four-year college or university required. Six (6) months to one (1) year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be certified in SWD B-2 through NYS Education.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)