Job Description

Special Education Preschool Teacher

TES Staffing is proud to partner with a mission-driven independent school in Rochester that joyfully celebrates children with special healthcare needs. We are currently seeking compassionate and skilled Special Education Preschool Teachers to join their team.

Position Details

• Schedule: Monday – Friday
  • 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Salary: $54,000 – $70,000
  • Higher compensation considered for candidates with experience working with medically fragile students and strong classroom experience

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off:
  • 25 paid holidays
  • 4 weeks PTO
  • Paid breaks: Christmas–New Year’s & Fourth of July week
  • Sick time included
• 90% employer-paid medical insurance (including dental & vision)
• 401(k) with:
  • Immediate contributions
  • 5% employer match after one year

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized developmental services and inclusive educational programming
• Provide family support services
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including:
  • Pediatric nurses
  • Early Intervention therapists
  • Preschool therapists
• Implement high-quality programming for children in pediatric day-respite services
• Work within a co-teaching model
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
• Supervise and support teacher aides (TAs) and classroom volunteers
• Develop and implement programs aligned with each child’s individual goals
• Foster an environment rooted in inclusion, empowerment, and compassion

Qualifications

• Passionate, creative, and nurturing educator
• Strong classroom management and team collaboration skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• High emotional intelligence and adaptability
• Commitment to a family-centered, team-based approach

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree and New York State Special Education certification preferred
• Minimum of 3 years classroom management experience preferred
• Experience working with children from birth to school-age
• Ability to:
  • Develop inclusive, engaging learning activities
  • Create lesson plans for diverse learning and communication styles
• Minimum of:
  • 12 credits in early childhood education, special education, or related field
    OR
  • 2 years of equivalent experience teaching or supervising children with developmental or healthcare needs
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth