What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Leap Teacher/Seasonal position at City of Rochester, NY?
General Description
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
Typical Work Activities
- Reports to the Education Specialist, or designee
- Establishes and maintains good working relationships with all program partners
- Performs an end-of-program assessment of children to determine child’s progress and using the COR
- Maintain daily attendance records, weekly lesson plans and other required documents as assigned.
- Plans and implements lesson that address group and individual children’s needs
- Communicates with the summer LEAP Family Support Specialist periodically to work as a team in support of the student and the family unit
- Organizes and maintains area to insure that the environment is pleasant, safe and clean
- Prepares environment to enhance children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development
- Enters daily attendance into the COMET system
- Attends swimming lessons with the teaching team, and may be required to be in the pool with the students
- Attends all GRSLA pre-summer training offered
- Keeps knowledge of children and families confidential
- Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director
CITY RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS APRIL 14, 2025.
Applications will be accepted through that date on the City's website www.cityofrochester.gov or at City Hall, 30 Church Street, Room 103A Rochester, NY 14614. Please be certain that your application is complete and describes all relevant experience. Applications will be reviewed based upon the information supplied.
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW BEGINNING MARCH 2025
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent; AND
Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field PLUS New York State teaching certification
AND
One (1) year experience working with preschool children
For full-time employees:
The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
For less-than full-time employees:
The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.
