EEC Certified Preschool Teacher

Overview

Inspire, nurture, and lead young learners! We’re looking for a team player to join our preschool team who’s flexible and collaborative and brings creativity, initiative, and heart to everything they do. If you’re ready to co-create a joyful, engaging, and supportive environment for our littlest learners, keep reading!

SCHEDULE & PAY

We are looking for a full-time teacher to fill the 8:45 am-5:45 pm shift Monday through Friday. Preschool is open from 7:45 am to 5:30 pm Monday – Friday. The WSY Preschool is open year-round but shifts to a summer camp setting in the summer months. You can learn more about our program. Hourly rate is $23.00-$28.00, depending on education, experience and certifications.

Generous benefit package, including 12% retirement contribution once vested. Come join an experienced, fun and supportive team in our Preschool for Youth Development today!

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direction for the children in the classroom and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families. This position transitions to a staff member in Camp Pikati (summer months) outside of the school year that oversees the 2.9-5 year old group.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
• Assists the lead teacher in creating and preparing the weekly curriculum plans in advance according to director’s instructions.
• Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
• Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and standards.
• Active support of our DEIB statement and putting into practice our commitment to equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion. Continue to think about strategies to support diversity goals of the organization.
• Assists Lead Teacher with ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Cultivates positive relationships, conducts parent conferences, and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.
• Maintains program site and equipment.
• Assist in preparing classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Maintains required program records.
• Follows all safety and EEC and WSY protocols and regulations at all times.
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training, including camp Pikati training for the summer months.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• EEC Teacher Certificate.
• Minimum of 9 months supervised work experience if completed 3 college credits in Child Development coursework.
• OR Minimum of 3 months supervised work experience if obtained Associates’ or Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• OR Minimum if 6 months of supervised work experience with a Bachelor’s in an unrelated field
• At least 18 years of age.
• Committing to support and further our anti-racist work as an organization. Learning about our initiatives and the continuous work and being able to vocalize with members if needed.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications within 30 days of hire date.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Positive, role-model, team player.
• Reliable, consistent and professional.
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with…