Apply now to begin your journey as a Full-Time Head Teacher in a preK classroom at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA Educational Child Care Center. Each day as a Head Teacher you will share your passion for educating young children while having fun and experiencing the Y’s unique, innovative and supportive environment. Work with a team of child care professionals to make a difference in the lives of children and families, creating high-quality, developmentally appropriate programs for children.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
- Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans. Provides supervision, direction and leadership to Lead Teachers, Classroom Teachers and Teacher’s Assistants.
- Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.
- Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
- Conducts parent-teacher conferences twice a year.
- Maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents through daily interaction, newsletters, and parent meetings. Engages parents as volunteers and create positive connection
- Supervises, trains and evaluates the work of classroom’s teaching personnel.
- Maintains program site and equipment including ensuring necessary supplies are in stock, organizing and decorating classrooms.
Pay: $21.47+ per hour, depending on education and experience
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am – 3:30pm
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and/or Elementary Education
- NJ Teacher Certification
- Minimum of 3 years of 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.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Generous paid time off, health/dental/vision/disability/life insurance coverage, health savings account contribution, 12% retirement contribution (eligibility requirements), 403(b) savings plan, holiday club contribution, free YMCA membership, childcare and program discounts, and more!
