Preschool Teacher

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

• · Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• · Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• · Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• · Submit weekly lessons plans.
• · Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, phone calls, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• · Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• · Ensure a healthy, safe, and organized classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• · Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• · Maintain accurate records, forms, files, accident/incident reports, and data collection for report cards.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

• · Minimum of 2 years of professional childcare experience.
• BA in Early Childhood Education and P-3 Certificate required
• · High energy and engagement.
• · Must have strong organizational and teaching skills including supervision, and program development.
• · Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• · Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• · A strong understanding of child development.
• · Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• · Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• · Must clear full background check and pass health screening.
• · Must complete all required YMCA, state, and district trainings.
• · Risk/Facility Management: All Staff are responsible for assuring the safety of the Y members/participants and for the care, maintenance and safety of all Y facility/program environments. In addition, all staff are required to report accidents/incidents/emergencies, immediately to Director and/or designee. Staff must also adhere to YMCA confidentiality requirements related to all reported incidents.
• · Quality Assurance: All Staff are expected to plan, deliver, and maintain quality programs, facilities and program environments. Staff will be expected to follow YMCA best practices for their program/membership discipline and to meet or exceed The Gateway Family YMCA's expectations.
• · Trainings/Staff Meetings: Attend all mandatory training and staff meetings, risk management training within the specified timeframes. Keep abreast of current trends in facilities and risk management.
• · Must have stamina and physical flexibility (walking, sitting, standing, bending, crouching, pushing, pulling running, stretching, reaching, climbing, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds) to participate in children’s activities and communicate with children at their level.
• · Must be able to walk up and down the stairs to supervise children in various activities, outdoor play, and fire drills.

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan