Preschool Teacher - Full Time
About The Position
The Westfield Area YMCA is hiring a full-time Preschool Teacher to work with 2-year-old children at its Early Learning Center, starting in September. Teachers are responsible for the overall daily operations of their assigned classroom and provide a balance of developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that foster independence and support children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. The teacher must maintain a safe and healthy environment at all times. The YMCA seeks a reliable, dependable candidate who loves working with children. The position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with pay of $21.00–$28.00 per hour based on education and experience.
Requirements
- Must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) and at least 1 year of experience working with children, or an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.
- Strong communication skills.
- Must be creative and nurturing.
- Must be reliable and dependable and love working with children.
Responsibilities
- Manage the overall daily operations of the assigned classroom.
- Provide developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that foster independence and support children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment at all times.
Benefits
- Comprehensive group health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, for eligible employees who meet requirements.
- Paid time off and paid sick leave.
- 403(b) retirement savings account.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Complimentary YMCA family membership.
- Discounts on designated child care programs.
- Discounts with other organizations for YMCA employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
