Early Childhood Teacher

Silver Bay YMCA Conference and Family Retreat Center; Town of Ticonderoga (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking an enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher to join their dedicated team. In this rewarding role, you will be responsible for crafting and executing a nurturing curriculum that caters to the diverse needs of young learners, from infants to preschoolers. Collaborating closely with the Early Childhood Director, you will ensure a safe and engaging environment while fostering the social, emotional, and cognitive growth of each child. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families, all while being part of a supportive community focused on professional development and excellence in education.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Child care support

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education and curriculum planning.
• Ability to manage a classroom and conduct assessments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool children.
• Manage classroom activities and maintain positive relationships with parents.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Child Assessment

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

NYS OCFS Training

Job description

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Early Childhood Director, the Early Childhood Teacher will plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum, per the YMCA philosophy of education, that is supportive of the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of all students (ages infant through preschool) enrolled in the early childhood daycare program.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborates with the Early Childhood Director to establish annual goals.
• Assists with the design and implementation of the classroom curriculum, within established guidelines to assure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• On a weekly basis, writes daily lesson/activity plans, per classroom curriculum.
• On a daily basis, successfully manages the classroom and provides direct care and supervision of all children, in partnership with other teachers and providers.
• Conducts student assessments; creates individualized plans.
• Works collaboratively with other teachers, assistant teachers, and others to manage the classroom.
• Conducts ongoing observations and evaluations of each child in the classroom.
• Maintains all records, including attendance, incident reports, daily logs, parent sign-in/out book in compliance with federal, state, and other agency regulations, including Silver Bay HR.
• Models and enforces appropriate disciplinary techniques, as established by the policies of the Center.
• Conducts parent conferences; maintains positive relationships and communications with parents; engages parents as volunteers.
• Maintains classroom equipment; ensures in good working order and stored appropriately as part of a safe classroom environment.
• Adheres to all NYS OCFS, Department of Health, NAEYC, CDC, and Silver Bay YMCA standards, regulations, and expectations.
• Participates in required training and workshops to foster professional growth, per NYS OCFS regulations of 30 hours every 2 years.
• Performs other duties, as requested.
• As a 24-hour operation, all staff may be asked to work weekends, evenings, night shifts and/or holidays to serve our members, guests, and program participants.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Education and Training

Industries

Education

Base Pay Range: $20.75/hr - $22.75/hr

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pension plan
• Child care support
• Tuition assistance