ECLC Pre-K Lead Teacher

YMCA of the USA; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of the USA seeks a dedicated early childhood professional to lead classroom activities and implement the curriculum, ensuring a high-quality experience for children and families.

You will guide children, collaborate with staff and parents, and promote youth development principles within a supportive youth environment. Strong teamwork and safety mindset are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must hold degree in Early Childhood Education or P-3/N-8 current certification.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred, with strong understanding of youth development principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels including staff, and parents.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions that adhere to the purpose, mission and goals of the YMCA.
• Ability to relate to children and develop professional, positive relationships with youth.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as a role model and take initiative to identify potential risk factors and take measures to reduce them.
• Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• CPR, First Aid and AED certifications required.
• Maintain certifications as required. Must complete CARI Background Check, CHRI/Fingerprinting and provide proof of a Mantoux test within two weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction for the children in the classroom and implement program curriculum.
• Provide a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging.
• Foster relationships among youth within families and support community goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Staff/parent communication

Team player

Plan & implement activities

Youth development

Education

Early Childhood Education or P-3/N-8 certification

Job description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direction for the children in the classroom, and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth within families.,

• Must hold degree in Early Childhood Education or P-3/N-8 current certification.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred, with strong understanding of youth development principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels including staff, and parents.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions that adhere to the purpose, mission and goals of the YMCA.
• Ability to relate to children and develop professional, positive relationships with youth.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as a role model and take initiative to identify potential risk factors and take measures to reduce them.
• Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• CPR, First Aid and AED certifications required.
• Maintain certifications as required. Must complete CARI Background Check, CHRI/Fingerprinting and provide proof of a Mantoux test within two weeks of hire.