Certified P3 Teacher - Full Time - In Partnership with Mount Laurel School District

Greater Philadelphia YMCA•Mount Laurel, NJ

15d•$25 - $35

About The Position

The State Funded Pre-K Lead Teacher provides a safe, developmentally appropriate preschool education in accordance with relevant New Jersey legislation, policies, and procedures. The role is for a P3 Certified Teacher working in partnership with the Mount Laurel School District during the 2026–2027 school year. It is a full-time, hourly, 10-month position running from August through June, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

New Jersey P-3 certification is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred, or a related field with 60 ECE credits.
Standard or CEAS certification preferred; CE certification may be accepted with proof of completed EPP.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
New Jersey Standard or CEAS P-3 certification.

Responsibilities

Plan classroom curriculum in accordance with the prescribed curriculum and provide child-centered, age-appropriate lessons using a learn-through-play approach aligned with NAEYC philosophy.
Ensure classroom staff actively participate in planning and implementing activities.
Follow YMCA policies, state licensing regulations, and applicable quality-rating standards, including NAEYC, Keystone STARS, and Grow NJ Kids.
Supervise classroom staff to ensure compliance with applicable guidelines for verbal interaction, learn-through-play techniques, and age-appropriate redirection.
Maintain daily attendance records, mobile emergency contact binders, trip binders, and allergy reports accurately.
Communicate children’s progress effectively and promptly with parents; ensure staff provide sensitive, patient, individualized care and use appropriate verbal interactions with parents while maintaining confidentiality.
Conduct developmental assessments and hold family conferences at least three times per year; accurately report outcomes through the funding source’s designated system (TSG/WSS).
Ensure staff follow cleanliness, classroom setup, toy storage, and related standards, and engage children in maintaining classroom centers and materials.
Inform the Director of concerns involving the facility, space, staffing, child-to-staff ratios, or children’s developmental needs that may require early intervention.
Plan and manage classroom resources effectively, including materials and snacks, and ensure staff use them effectively.
Balance small-group interaction and teacher-directed activities with child-choice activities as required by applicable standards.
Attend staff and team-teaching meetings and plan Back to School Night.
Attend and renew required trainings in accordance with YMCA, licensing, and funding requirements, including 12 hours of childcare-related training annually as detailed in the training plan.
Read and maintain knowledge of NAEYC guidelines and procedures for early childhood education.
Maintain knowledge of Association policies and procedures, risk management, safety practices, program funding requirements, and applicable laws.
Lead by example and interact with professionalism and accountability.