About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Teaching (Early Childhood Education).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Highlights

Join a warm, collaborative early childhood education community where nurturing children’s growth, learning, and well-being is central. 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

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Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet ONE of the following:

• 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, plus:
  • 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

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work closely with leadership to manage daily operations of the university childcare center, including advising and directing student employees and teaching assistants
• Plan and implement weekly lesson plans based on the approved curriculum to meet children’s needs and interests
• Develop center childcare and programming regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and maintain licensing/registration
• Contribute to monthly newsletters and other materials for families and community members on childcare and development topics
• Perform daily operational tasks such as delivering meals and sanitizing surfaces
• Participate in center activities and events for students and families
• Other duties as assigned

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of age-appropriate learning psychology, styles, and strategies
• Knowledge of applicable education laws, policies, and regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to compile, organize, interpret, and communicate data and results concisely
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple, competing tasks
• Ability to establish, build, and maintain effective working relationships

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Minimum Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree in a related field (or equivalent)
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

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Work Location & FLSA

• Work Location: On Campus (Rochester, NY)
• FLSA Category: Non-Exempt
• Employment Type: Full-time

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Compensation

In compliance with New York State pay-transparency requirements, 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 (Infant/Toddler or Preschool)
• $22.00 / hour — Qualifying credentials that meet New York State requirements for service as a Group Teacher in both Infant/Toddler and Preschool age groups

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Application & Additional Details

• Application materials typically requested: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
• The hiring process may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any offer is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources.
• Reasonable accommodations: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, indicate this in your application or contact the Careertakes support team via the application portal for next steps.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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