DOE Head Teacher; Staten Broadway YMCA

DOE Head Teacher (Staten Island Broadway YMCA)

Join the YMCA of Greater New York as a Head Teacher in our Staten Island Broadway YMCA. This Full‑Time / Regular position offers a salaried compensation of $64,350. The role supports the Y’s mission to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community.

The YMCA of Greater New York is a leading nonprofit community service and wellness organization founded in 1852, serving more than half a million New Yorkers across 24 branches. We foster a people‑first culture through leadership, empowerment, accountability, and personal growth. Our Early Childhood Learning Center delivers quality Universal Pre‑K or Universal 3K education.

• Ensure the health, safety, and well‑being of children in the program by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Plan developmentally appropriate and engaging lessons and activities.
• Implement lessons and activities, including literacy, arts, math, cooking, science, outdoor/indoor recreation, and field trips.
• Develop classroom centers that respond to children’s interests and are coordinated with the ongoing curriculum.
• Facilitate student assessments and work sampling.
• Work with parents/guardians to promote understanding of their child’s growth and development; communicate verbally and in written form throughout the school year.
• Encourage parent/guardian participation in special events, meetings, and in‑class volunteer opportunities.
• Act as a supportive team member within the Early Childhood Learning Center and the YMCA Branch, supervising Assistant Teachers, Early Childhood Specialists, and Volunteers.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment.
• Maintain accurate program documentation: incident/accident/behavior reports, attendance sheets, sign‑in/sign‑out sheets, development/growth forms, documentation of eating and sleeping, parent/guardian surveys, etc.
• Ensure compliance with all YMCA of Greater New York, Department of Health, and Department of Education (if applicable) guidelines.
• Participate in designated meetings, training sessions, and special events.

• Level I (brGT1)
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood and a DOH‑approved study plan to achieve a teaching license or certificate within 12 months. The license or certificate must be in the early childhood grades set forth by NYSED regulations (Birth‑Grade 2, n‑6, or Pre‑K‑6).
• Level II (brGT2)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and a teaching license or certificate valid for service in the early childhood grades as set forth by NYSED regulations (Birth‑Grade 2, n‑6, or Pre‑K‑6).
• Level III (brGT3)
  • Master’s degree in Early Childhood and a teaching license or certificate valid for service in the early childhood grades as set forth by NYSED regulations (Birth‑Grade 2, n‑6, or Pre‑K‑6).
• Three (3) years of experience working with early childhood‑aged children in a group setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfort working with diverse youth and adults.

The YMCA of Greater New York offers retirement benefits, medical coverage, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, tenure, and the number of hours scheduled to work.

If you would like to join our dynamic team, complete our online application and submit your résumé along with a cover letter that explains your interest in the role and the organization. If you are a current YMCA employee, apply through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.

Job

Employment Type:

Full-Time / Regular

Location:

Staten Island YMCA Broadway Center, Staten Island, NY

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