The YMCA is dedicated to building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities through programs that develop the values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith. The YMCA serves all people regardless of age, religion, sex, or financial means and is committed to developing a healthy mind, body and spirit. The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is committed to providing our life-changing services to all health seekers who desire to participate.

We are currently accepting applications/resumes from outgoing, creative, committed and Certified Preschool Teachers for our Early Learning Center.

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 engages in and promotes the YMCA mission through the core values: Honesty, Caring, Responsibility, Respect, and Faith.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Promote and incorporate the YMCA four core values: Caring-Honesty-Respect-Responsibility and Faith and character development model into all program activities.
• Must maintain compliance with the Creative Curriculum.
• Plan and conduct daily activities for children, with Preschool Director 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 activities.
• 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.
• Administer first aid and supervise children’s personal hygiene.
• Oversee the administration of medication after receiving written permission from the parents or medical provider.
• Be responsible for all daily paperwork needed to maintain state code.
• Oversee all bathroom procedures, diapering, potty training, hand washing, etc.
• Show a professional enthusiasm for teaching.
• Be responsible for attending all mandatory workshops/meetings as well as those recommended by YMCA and/or Preschool Director.
• Learn to identify and report child abuse.
• Demonstrate, verbally and by role-modeling, a sound knowledge of good teaching practices.
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Assists and participates in fundraising activities and special events.

Previous experience teaching Pre-K children ages 3 to 5 years old preferably in a day care setting is a MUST.

The Teacher shall have a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and State of NJ Teaching Certification (preschool through grade three).

We will only respond to candidates with a State of NJ Teaching Certification (P-3).

Rate of pay $25.00/hr.

The Raritan Bay Area YMCA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status. The YMCA maintains a “zero tolerance” for child abuse and/or substance abuse. Criminal background check and other federal or state screenings for child abuse will be conducted.