What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Teacher position at Rochester Institute of Technology?
Job Summary
Associate Teachers at Margaret's House provide a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for social and academic growth for the children in our care. They supervise the daily activities of the children in the classroom and develop a program that meets their needs and promotes age-appropriate development.
Job Responsibilities
We offer 2 different work schedules:
Associate Teacher-12 months
Rotating/flexible scheduling. Shifts are:
Department/College Description
Margaret's House is RIT's centrally located, on-campus child care center. We provide quality care and early childhood education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers during the academic year and throughout the summer. We are open Monday through Friday from 7:30am-6:00pm and our calendar coordinates with the RIT academic schedule. The staff at Margaret's House are employees of RIT and are educated and experienced in the field of early childhood education.
What do we believe at RIT?
Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.
Required Qualifications
Benefits
As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with your pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs.
Associate Teachers at Margaret's House provide a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for social and academic growth for the children in our care. They supervise the daily activities of the children in the classroom and develop a program that meets their needs and promotes age-appropriate development.
Job Responsibilities
We offer 2 different work schedules:
Associate Teacher-12 months
Rotating/flexible scheduling. Shifts are:
- 7:45am-4:00pm
- 9am-5:00pm
- Infant/Toddler
- Pre-school
Department/College Description
Margaret's House is RIT's centrally located, on-campus child care center. We provide quality care and early childhood education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers during the academic year and throughout the summer. We are open Monday through Friday from 7:30am-6:00pm and our calendar coordinates with the RIT academic schedule. The staff at Margaret's House are employees of RIT and are educated and experienced in the field of early childhood education.
What do we believe at RIT?
Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.
Required Qualifications
- Patience, compassion, responsibility, strong organizational skills
- Associate's degree in early childhood education (or equivalent field) or Child Development Associate Credential plus 1 year of classroom experience. OR
- Child Development Associate credential; or other Office-recognized credential AND two years of experience related to caring for children OR
- 9 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field, with a plan of study leading to a Child Development Associate credential or Associates degree AND two years' experience related to caring for children
Benefits
As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with your pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs.
