Location
Bethlehem, PA | United States
Job description
Greater Valley YMCA - Westgate Childcare Center is looking to hire a Lead Preschool Teacher!
Location: Westgate Childcare : 2435 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem PA 18017
ABOUT Greater Valley YMCA
Greater Valley YMCA is a charitable, nonprofit organization committed to strengthening our communities through membership and programs that foster youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility for all . If you are interested in contributing to the largest Youth focused non-profit in the country, please read on!
Lead Preschool Teacher Salary : $15.00 - $20.00/hour
Lead Preschool Teacher Hours : Monday - Friday, Full-time year-round 12-month position
Lead Preschool Teacher Responsibilities :
- Implements curriculum within the established guidelines through lesson planning and a developmentally appropriate classroom environment
- 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 accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and standards
- Complies with PA DHS Regulations and Keystone Stars Standards and YMCA Guidelines
- 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 required program records, including child files and child portfolios
- Performs other duties as assigned
Lead Preschool Teacher Qualifications :
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- Minimum eighteen (18) years old
- Minimum of CDA in Preschool required OR College credits in Early Childhood Education and/or related field OR Associate's Degree
- 2500 or more documentable hours of experience working with children
- Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Police Clearance, FBI Clearance, NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry Clearance) (paid for by the YMCA)
- Health Assessment and TB Test
- Two written references documenting experience with children
- Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required
Lead Preschool Teacher Benefits:
- Free Membership to the Y
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision, HRA, FSA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
- Retirement Plan (403b) and (401a) - (Employer contribution up to 8%)
- Childcare discounts (up to 50% off)
Salary: $15.00 - $20.00/hour
Job Type: Full-time
YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this nonprofit job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!
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$15 - $20 per hour
