Preschool Teacher

Description

Under the supervision of the Early Learning Program Supervisor, the Preschool Teacher will provide direction for the classroom and implement curriculum which promotes social, cultural, educational, physical and emotional growth. 

Job Duties:

• Keeps up with NAEYC and DEEC standards.
• Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans to support a developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschoolers.
• Supervises all aspects of the classroom. Ensures care and safety of children.
• Maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents. 
• Maintains required program records i.e.(attendance, medical, and food service records)
• Posts schedule, curriculum and menus according to regulation.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, training, and YMCA special events.
• Additional duties as required and assigned by a supervisor to support the overall mission of the YMCA and to ensure the success of the Child Care Department.

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age. 
• Meets qualifications established by DEEC and QRIS.
• Associates degree preferred or evidence of enrollment in a college degree program.
• Must obtain current certification in CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention within first 3-6 months of employment provided by the Y.
• Experience working with children in a developmental setting is preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age/developmentally appropriate program activities and curriculum. 

Job Type: Full-time (Non-Exempt)

Schedule: 40hrs/week. Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:30pm

Pay: $18.50-$22.00/hour (based on education and experience) Full benefit package to include, generous PTO, access to facilities, Medical, Dental, Disability, Life, Vision, & Pet Insurance, and ability to participate 403B Retirement Savings Plan. Also, once fully vested, the YMCA will pay into a retirement account for you! 

New hires for Full-Time EEC teaching positions at Sarah & Richard Hardy Center for Child Development will receive a $2,000 bonus which, $500 will be paid immediately upon hire, $500 upon completion of a 90-day review, and $1,000 at the 180-day mark.  

If this sounds like something you are qualified to do and want to apply, please submit your online application with your resume/cover letter today!

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Our Culture: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to strengthen our community, beginning with you. We are a safe place for children, teens and vulnerable populations, and all staff, regardless of their role within the organization, are required to ensure the trust that families place in us is earned each and every day. Child protection is every employee’s job.