Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

YWCA Greater Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-Kindergarten Teacher works as part of a team made up of the VP of Programs, Early Learning, Child Development and Education Director, Group Supervisors, Assistant Group Supervisors, Aides, Cook and clerical staff. She/he ensures the coordination of quality program (PA Pre-K Counts, NAEYC and OCDEL requirements for accreditation) for 3 to 5-year-old children in the Children and Youth Development and Education Department. This is a 10-month position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and PreK-4 certification from an accredited college or university in early childhood education or child development. OR Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education or child development with proof of teacher plan to achieve PreK-4 certification.
Act 33/34 clearances, fingerprinting, National Sex Offender Registry Clearance, and criminal background checks as well as Mandated Reporter.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of PA Early Learning Standards, PA Keystone Stars, NAEYC standards and requirements.

Responsibilities

Assist Director in completing requirements for accreditation including coordination of surveys.
Ensure that all staff learn and follow standards and requirements.
Keep Director informed of decisions made.
Maintain ratios and room capacities.
Communicate with parents.
Inform Director when a parent must be contacted regarding any serious matter.
Work with Director on goal area after the completion of the ECERS evaluation of program.
Implement the current curriculum with demonstrated progress in producing and implementing the curriculum.
Plan and execute appropriate activities for the children each day and assist teachers to complete weekly activity plans and safe, child-centered environments.
Monitor and file weekly lesson plans, making corrections as necessary and giving them to the Director.
Ensure each group is participating in developmentally appropriate activities.
Observe and evaluate each child’s progress and provide written reports to the Director.
Maintain compliance with standard DHS health and safety regulations.
Show progress towards learning and implementing DHS Certification guidelines.
Supervise Assistant Group Supervisors, aides, and volunteers in the assigned group area; works cooperatively with all other staff.
Attend staff and parent meetings.
Complete all required reports in a timely fashion.
Administer medications in accordance with DHS regulations and Association policy.
Ensure children’s safety by observing and executing preventative measures.
Maintain high levels of consumer satisfaction.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality when working with sensitive and personal client, vendor, employee, and contract information.
Effectively deal with sensitive information and occurrences.
Display consistent professionalism and courtesy when interacting with internal and external customers.
Promote and support the mission, imperative, values and goals of YWCA GP maintaining high performance standards.
Participate in YWCA GP professional development opportunities successfully implementing new skills, knowledge, and procedures.
Perform other such duties assigned within the scope of the Department.