Childhood Education Teacher II

Position Highlights

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.

• 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.
• 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.

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)

OR

• Associate, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field (equivalent to two credentials)

OR

• 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.

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.

 

Essential Duties & 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

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• 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

Minimum Education & Experience

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

Job Level Overview

Specialized Contributor Level 2 - A fully functional role requiring established knowledge of the profession or field of work. Responsible for completing substantive assignments and projects. Problems are varied and non-routine, and resolution requires exercising judgment, analysis, advisement, creativity, and understanding broader sets of issues. May provide assistance to entry level staff.

FLSA Category

Non-Exempt

Work Location

On Campus

Compensation

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

Application Materials

When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information.  This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Additional Details

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. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to careers@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.