Lead Teacher

About the JCC of Greater RochesterThe JCC of Greater Rochester is a missiondriven community organization rooted in Jewish values and open to individuals and families of all backgrounds. We serve as a welcoming hub for connection, learning, wellness, and belongingadvancing Jewish life while strengthening the broader community through inclusive programs and services.Our work is guided by the core Jewish values that shape how we care for people, steward our resources, and create spaces that are safe, supportive, and missionaligned: * Kehillah Community * Kavod Respect and dignity * Hachnasat Orchim Welcoming and belonging * Shmirat HaGuf Care for the body and wellbeing * Chesed Compassion About the Wolk Childrens CenterThe JCC Wolk Childrens Center is a premier earlychildhood community dedicated to nurturing the whole child. We create a warm, engaging environment where children learn through play, social interaction, and handson explorationbecause we understand that young learners thrive as constructivists.We follow the Creative Curriculum, a researchbased, fieldtested approach that supports developmentally appropriate learning for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Our program cultivates collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and a strong sense of community.Why Work With Us?We believe in supporting our educators as whole people. Team members enjoy: * A comprehensive benefits package * JCC membership, including access to facilities and programs * Professional development opportunities * Networking and communitybuilding events * Opportunities to engage in meaningful Jewish cultural and communal activities JOB SUMMARYThe 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 Teachers Assistants, coteachers, 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 * Associates 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 problemsolving skills. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals wi