Teacher - Lead at Wolk

Lead Teacher

The Lead Teacher provides high-quality care and education for children from infancy through school age. This role contributes to the daily operations of the classroom, promotes child development across all domains, and helps maintain a nurturing, safe, and organized learning environment.

Essential Functions:

• Implement developmentally appropriate activities that support social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth in young children.
• Support daily care routines, including feeding, diapering, toileting, and rest time.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment in alignment with program standards.
• Observe and document developmental milestones.
• Provide respectful, responsive, and nurturing care to infants, toddlers and school age.
• Actively participate in classroom supervision, transitions, and engagement on the playground and in shared activity spaces.
• Collaborates with Teacher's Assistants, co-teachers, and administrative staff to ensure clear communication, consistency, and effective teamwork.
• Interact with families in a professional, supportive manner that encourages positive family engagement.
• Attend all required training courses, staff meetings, and professional development sessions.
• Comply with all OCFS licensing regulations and promptly report concerns or suspected violations to the appropriate staff.

Other Duties:

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field and/or Child Development Associate credential required.
• One year of experience working with children less than 13 years of age required.
• Current CPR, AED and First Aid certifications preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrate professionalism, collaboration, reliability, and a strong commitment to early childhood education.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and carry children weighing 10–15 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to kneel, bend, squat, stand, and sit on the floor or child-sized furniture for extended periods
• Ambulatory ability to supervise children indoors and outdoors, including playgrounds and uneven terrain
• Ability to actively engage with children during play and movement activities

Work Environment:

• Infant, toddler, preschool, and school age classroom settings
• Outdoor learning areas, playgrounds, and walking trails
• Gymnasium and pool facilities where applicable
• Exposure to varying weather during outdoor activities

Equal Employee Opportunity:

The JCC of Greater Rochester is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse identities, backgrounds, and perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive culture in which staff, members, and community partners can thrive.

EOE Disability/Veteran

Availability between 7:00AM - 6:00PM