Early /Universal Pre-K Teacher
Company: First Learning
Location: Rochester
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Our Story In August
1991, Care-a-lot opened the doors of their first center in Greece.
The community enthusiastically responded to the quality of early
childhood education and care available at the center. Because of
their strong reputation, Care-a-lot is now serving families in
eight locations in the Rochester community: North Greece, South
Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Fairport, Farmington/Canandaigua,
Browncroft Day Care Center, and Victor Child Care. In 2023,
Generations Child Care joined the Care-a-lot family. Care-a-lot is
committed to maintaining the excellent service that Generations has
provided to children and families for decades and is excited to
start this new chapter as we continue to grow! Generations serves
families in Fairport, Irondequoit, Gates, Highland Park area, and
Downtown Clinton Square. We care about YOU! What we offer: Paid
time off and paid holidays Discounted childcare Health insurance –
including telehealth! Dental insurance Education assistance 401k
Life insurance Employee referral program Employee assistance
program Abundant opportunities for growth Purpose: To be
responsible for the general supervision (of children and classroom
staff) and management of one classroom by performing the duties
necessary to provide a safe, nurturing, stimulating and educational
environment for children. This includes allowing the children to
grow at their own pace and gain in social, physical, emotional and
cognitive development. Reports To: Director, Assistant Director or
other designated Administrator Supervises: Assistant Teachers Works
as a Team with: Designated School District Requirements: Able to
observe, see, hear and respond to children's needs, emergencies and
conflicts that might occur in a classroom, on the playground, other
Center areas, or on field trips Able to lift approximately 30
pounds from the floor to a waist high table 25 - 30 times daily
Able to reach a child 20 - 30 feet away within 30 seconds Able to
crouch to a child's height, maintain eye contact at the child's
level, and sit on the floor for extended periods of time on a
regular basis Good health as confirmed by a physician's statement
and proof of being free of tuberculosis New York State Registry
clearance Criminal History Fingerprint clearance Responsibilities:
Adhering to all policies and procedures of Care-a-lot Child Care
and the child care licensing regulations of the New York State
Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) The care, safety and
well-being of all children in the classroom, including attending to
children's personal needs, e.g., diapering, toileting, feeding,
washing, clothing, comforting, preparing for rest Planning and
implementing an age-appropriate, open-ended program which coincides
with the philosophy of the National Association for the Education
of Young Children (NAEYC) and the District Preparing an inviting,
clean and organized classroom environment with learning centers and
hands-on activities which coincides with the philosophy of NAEYC
and the District Delegating program responsibilities to an
appropriate person in his/her absence Interacting frequently with
children in a positive, respectful, responsive and encouraging
manner which follows the guidelines of NAEYC and the District
Orienting and actively supervising children by overseeing both
small and large groups of children Developing parent relationships
and communicating directly with parents on a regular basis,
including classroom orientation, daily child activity reports, and
at least biannual progress reports Maintaining classroom records
and keeping necessary written documentation for OCFS and the
District Maintaining knowledge of classroom children's allergies,
advising all staff and acting accordingly Maintaining a positive
work climate, meeting deadlines and organizing classroom procedures
Communicating effectively and directly with other staff Providing
timely supervisor reports outlining needs, problems, suggestions
for improvement, etc. Supervising, training, coaching and
developing staff assigned to the classroom Measuring progress of
children and staff and creating systems to improve, modify and
remediate Assisting supervisor and rendering staff support to all
other classrooms and employees as necessary Supervising and
maintaining general housekeeping and repair of assigned areas and
common space Performing administrative duties as necessary for the
classroom and Center operations Maintaining current Aspire account
to record education and training with QualitystarsNY Completing 15
hours of early childhood training within the first 6 months and
every year thereafter Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of
NYS child care regulations Knowledge of and ability to implement
developmentally appropriate practices and age appropriate
activities which correspond with NAEYC guidelines Effective and
tactful oral and written communication skills Effective supervisory
skills and role modeling practices Ability to maintain positive
relationships with children, co-workers, and parents Ability to use
constructive methods for maintaining group control and individual
behaviors Ability to use sound judgment and tact Ability to work on
a team as a team leader Ability to organize and problem solve
effectively Flexibility (especially in scheduling and practice to
respond to the needs of the program) Creativity and patience
Requirements: Training and Experience: UPK Teacher NYS Teaching
Certification (Birth-2), OR A Bachelor’s Degree, at least 6 credit
hours in early childhood education, OR at least 6 months of
experience working in a school-based setting with children under
the age of 6, and commit to obtain a NY State Early childhood
teacher certification within three years of employment. AND
Demonstrated commitment to and interest in professional growth
through education, work experience and involvement with the early
childhood community.
Keywords: First Learning, Tonawanda , Early /Universal Pre-K Teacher, Education / Teaching , Rochester, New York
