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The Raritan Bay Area YMCA offers not just a job - but a career with a future!... Be a part of making a lasting difference in the community.
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).