Preschool Teacher
About The Position
The Y in Central Maryland is seeking a Preschool Teacher to plan, manage, and supervise early childhood classroom structure, including lesson plans, schedules, routines, and transitions. The teacher will lead the classroom and support associates, while ensuring adherence to state standards & regulations as well as to the Y’s philosophy and approach to early childhood education. This role is responsible for ensuring the health, welfare, and safety of the children enrolled in the program and creating an environment that fosters the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development of each child. The Preschool Teacher will contribute to the Y and the overall community by working with young participants to help them prepare for success in school and life.
Requirements
- Enthusiasm for young children, patience, good humor, good judgment and a good spirit
- The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members, and other Y associates
- At least 1 year of early childhood experience
- A high school degree or GED
- Your 90 hour child care certification and/or an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education
- Abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth that sets clear expectations for associates and volunteers to ensure a safe and respectful environment for young people.
- Complete training on child abuse prevention and comply with legal reporting requirements to safeguard youth.
Responsibilities
- Plan, manage and supervise early childhood classroom structure, including lesson plans, schedules, routines and transitions.
- Lead the classroom and support associates.
- Ensure adherence to state standards & regulations as well as to the Y’s philosophy and approach to early childhood education.
- Ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the children enrolled in the program.
- Create an environment which fosters the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development of each child in your care.
- Work with young participants to help them prepare for success in school and life.
Benefits
- Flexible schedules
- Competitive pay
- Generous paid time off
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dependent care FSA
- Generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Training and development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
