Preschool Teacher - NJ P-3; CE; or CEAS is Required

Job Description

Under the direction of the Preschool Director, the Preschool Teacher is responsible for the delivery of a high-quality educational experience, using the Creative Curriculum, for the children and families under his / her care - with the aid of a Teacher Assistant.

The Preschool Teacher will consistently strive to demonstrate cause-driven leadership through the following YMCA Leadership Competencies : Mission Advancement, Collaboration, Operational Effectiveness, and Personal Growth.

The Preschool Teacher also engages in, and promotes, the YMCA mission through the core values of : Honesty, Caring, Responsibility, Respect, and Faith.

The Raritan Bay Area YMCA has served the ever-evolving needs of our community since 1912. We enthusiastically serve over 5,000 members in the Raritan Bay area in our community-building initiatives through Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic urban, growing organization just 5 miles west of New York City in the waterfront city of Perth Amboy, NJ.

The Raritan Bay Area YMCA of Perth Amboy, NJ offers a competitive pay range and excellent benefit package which includes free YMCA membership, childcare benefits, health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, 8% retirement fund contribution when eligible, generous paid time off package, and YMCA Leadership Training.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and are a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching Pre-K children ages 3 to 5 years old preferably in a daycare setting.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of teamwork, parent involvement, problem identification, and family and group dynamics.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.

Essential Functions

• Promotes and incorporates the YMCA four core values and character development model into all program activities.
• Must maintain in compliance with the Y’s Way to the Creative Curriculum.
• Plan and conduct daily activities for children, with Director’s approval.
• Supervise and guide teacher assistants ensuring that they are working towards the YMCA mission and have a clear understanding of and follow the four core values, leading by example.
• Prepare developmentally appropriate educational material needed to implement the daily activity.
• Maintain a safe, clean, pleasant physical environment conducive to optimal growth and development of children.
• Observe, record, and evaluate children’s significant behavior.
• Supervise indoor-outdoor activities and nap periods.
• Attend staff and parent meetings and contribute to the meeting.
• Meet with individual parents at least twice yearly to report on child’s progress, discuss concerns with parents, and act on those concerns.

Required Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• State of NJ Teaching Certification (preschool through grade three).
30+ days ago