Preschool Expansion Teacher - Lead

YWCA PRINCETON • Princeton, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

YWCA Princeton is a mission-driven organization dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. The organization advances its mission through a wide range of programs including early childhood education, English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction, a Breast Cancer Resource Center, economic empowerment initiatives, racial and gender equity advocacy, and opportunities for professional development and community connection. This role, funded by the State of New Jersey Universal Pre-School expansion and in partnership with the Princeton School District, is for a Universal Pre-K Lead Teacher at The Burke Foundation Early Childhood Center at YWCA Princeton. The teacher is responsible for teaching subject matter in accordance with the Creative Curriculum & DOE guidelines. The position requires personality, patience, creativity, the ability to provide stability for program continuity, and flexibility to work between the hours of 8 am to 3:30 pm.

Requirements

• Must be able to submit college transcripts along with a valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate with the teaching endorsement (P-3)
• Hold or get (within 90 days of employment) ARC, First Aid, CPR/AED certifications for child, infant, and adult.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required.
• Ability to prioritize, be self-directed, and work independently.
• Ability to collaborate flexibly with a collaborative team of staff members and volunteers.
• The ability to work within procedures efficiently and manage several tasks concurrently to meet deadlines.
• Must be willing to collaborate with all people without regard to race, religion, ethnic origin, socioeconomic status, or disability.
• Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of students.
• Establish positive teacher-student relations.
• Responsible for the safety, security and nurturing of the children always assigned to the classroom. This includes both inside and outside the classroom and on field trips when applicable.
• Assist in gearing the program to the needs of the individual children, recognizing their differences, special interests, needs, abilities and styles and pace of learning socialization skills.
• Responsible for the execution of developmentally appropriate practice using an interdisciplinary approach using the Creative Curriculum framework.
• Prepare and maintain daily lesson plans in accordance with the Creative Curriculum framework.
• Evaluate students’ academic growth, keep mandated records, and prepare reports of progress as required.
• Document attendance, accident /incident reports, medication waivers, and daily care sheets for each child in compliance with the YWCA Princeton and licensing regulations.
• Monitor behavior in the hallways and playgrounds when necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of the children
• Always treat all children with dignity and respect, recognizing that each has his/her unique qualities, gifts, and needs.
• Giving special personal attention to each child in the room each day, at the child’s eye level and with a pleasant tone
• Greet every child, parent, fellow staff and visitor with a smile and friendliness.
• Interact with children at their eye level and height level, using calm, natural and respectful tones of voice.
• Help children become aware of their roles as integral members of a group.
• Assist in ordered arrangements, appearance, and learning environment of the classroom.
• Assure safe and sanitary use and maintenance of all classroom equipment and supplies.
• Maintain open communications with parents and be available for conferences (during, before, and after school hours)
• Collaborate with other staff members and Directors to maintain an ethical and professional atmosphere.
• Attend all staff meetings and required training sessions, as well as childcare family events.
• Volunteer, when possible, for the YWCA Princeton-sponsored events.
• Assume any other duties as requested by professional staff at the YWCA Princeton
• Must model the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Function as a cooperative, productive member of the YWCA Princeton staff team

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Compensation range: $65,000.00 – $70,000.00, commensurate with experience.
• Paid time off
• 13.5 holidays per year
• Access to health and wellness benefits.
• Professional development opportunities
• Welcomed into a values-driven, people-first culture.
• All full-time YWCA employees are entitled to receive a 25% discount on childcare, classes, and summer program fees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees