Lead Teacher — Wolk Children’s Center

Job overview

The Lead Teacher works onsite in Rochester, NY; compensation is $19–$21 per hour. The role is at the JCC Wolk Children’s Center, an early-childhood community focused on nurturing children through play, social interaction, and hands-on exploration. The teacher provides care and developmentally appropriate education, supports classroom routines, and maintains a safe, organized learning environment for children from infancy through school age.

What you'll do

• Implement developmentally appropriate activities supporting social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth
• support feeding, diapering, toileting, and rest routines
• maintain a safe, clean, organized classroom
• observe and document developmental milestones
• provide responsive care
• supervise transitions, playground, and shared spaces
• collaborate with assistants, co-teachers, and administrative staff
• engage with families
• attend required training, meetings, and professional development
• comply with OCFS licensing regulations and report concerns.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead teacher

wolk children’s center

rochester ny

jcc of greater rochester

$19–$21 per hour

early childhood education

infants and toddlers

preschool

child development

creative curriculum

classroom safety

professional development

jcc membership

community programs

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package
• JCC membership with access to facilities and programs
• professional development
• networking and community-building events
• opportunities to participate in Jewish cultural and communal activities.

Why this role

Requires an associate’s degree in early childhood, child development, or a related field and/or a Child Development Associate credential, plus one year of experience working with children under 13.

About the employer

Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.