Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Are you passionate about early childhood education? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of young children? If so, then we encourage you to apply for our Preschool Teacher position!

The Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA is seeking a full-time, 10-month Preschool Teacher to join our program team. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a district setting while enjoying the benefits of being part of the Y family. Work during the school year and have summers off! Our staff work through the end of the school year and then return at the end of August. We have four Vineland School District Preschool classrooms here at the Y. Each room has a full time teacher as well as a full time assistant. We have a great collaborative team that is supportive and nurturing and has a passion for working with children.

Why Choose Us?

Competitive Salary: Based on the Vineland Public School salary guide, your compensation will reflect your education and experience.

Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Professional Development: We invest in your growth by providing ongoing training and development opportunities.

Supportive Environment: Be part of a collaborative and supportive team that is committed to excellence in early childhood education.

Impactful Work: Make a lasting difference in the lives of young children and their families.

About the Position:

As a Preschool Teacher, you will play a vital role in creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for our preschoolers. You will implement the High Scope curriculum, develop engaging lesson plans, and foster positive relationships with children and parents.

Essential Functions:

Create a safe and welcoming classroom environment.

Implement the High Scope curriculum and develop differentiated lesson plans.

Nurture children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Supervise children and maintain a safe and organized classroom.

Conduct ongoing assessments and evaluations of each child’s progress.

Build positive relationships with parents and engage them in their child’s learning.

Maintain program records and attend staff meetings and training sessions.

Work collaboratively with other staff members to ensure the best possible learning environment for children.

Qualifications

Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law and must possess a P-3 NJ Teaching certification.

At least 21 years of age.

CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of

hire date.

A minimum of 2 years previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.

Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate

program activities.

Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships

with people from different backgrounds.

Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Bi-lingual strongly preferred but not required.

Benefits:

Medical and Dental Insurance with a Health Savings Account.

Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance provided at no cost to the employee

Employer-funded, fully vested retirement plan after two years of service with a 7% contribution from CCA YMCA and 5% from the employee

403(b) Savings Plan both pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) options

Free family facility membership to the YMCA that includes all YMCA programs and Nationwide access

Discounts on childcare services such as Before and After School and Camp programs including one free child in one of the CCA YMCA Before and After or Camp Programs

Paid Personal Days

Earned Sick Leave in accordance with New Jersey Law

A team atmosphere with a culture of inclusion and diversity

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise children’s activities.

Must be able to speak, hear, see, and touch. Frequently required to walk, stand, and sit. Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, crouch, or kneel. Must be able to lit 10 pounds and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to move across uneven terrain and climb a flight of stairs

Essential Functions

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. The Preschool Teacher provides direction for the children in the classroom, and implements program curriculum. This position also provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.

Essential Functions:

• Supports and follows the YMCA of Vineland’s mission, philosophy, policies and character development program.
• Implements the High Scope curriculum and develops lesson plans within the established guidelines and differentiation instruction to meet the developmental needs of the students.
• 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 (IEP, PIRT, OT and/or PT) accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and standards.
• Makes 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 areas and equipment in a neat and clean manner.
• Maintains required program records.
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, parent conferences staff meetings, staff training, and parent/child events.
• Supervising Teacher Assistant when required for the operation of the program.
• Abides by the Staff Code of Conduct and the Child Abuse Prevention Policy.
• Works in cooperation with other staff members to ensure the best possible environment for the children, meeting ECER standards at the highest level attainable.
• Actively participates with the children in all activities throughout the day including but not limited to: swim lessons, gym class, and outside play time.
• Maintains sensitivity and patience, providing care to meet each child’s individual basic needs.
• Maintains confidentiality of the children and staff’s information.
• Promptly addresses any personal or programmatic problems as well as offering suggestions to the Preschool Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Certifications

• Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law and must possess a P-3 NJ Teaching certification.
• At least 21 years of age.

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