Full-Time Preschool Teacher

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid time off and paid sick leave

403b Retirement Savings Account

Professional development opportunities

Employee referral bonus program

Complimentary YMCA family membership

Discounts on designated child care • $

Job summary

The Westfield Area YMCA is hiring a Full-Time Preschool Teacher for our Twos classroom at the Early Learning Center. You will supervise daily operations, deliver developmentally appropriate activities, and foster social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.

Requires a CDA or degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education, plus strong communication, creativity, and nurturing abilities. 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, in Westfield, NJ.

Qualifications

• Must have a CDA and a minimum 1 year experience working with children; or an Associates, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education.
• Strong communication skills required
• Must be creative and nurturing

Responsibilities

• Teachers are responsible for the overall daily operations of their assigned classroom.
• They provide a balance of activities and experiences developmentally appropriate to the age of the children in the class that fosters independence, and provides opportunities for social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth.
• Must maintain a safe & healthy environment at all times.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Creative

Nurturing

Education

CDA or degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education

Job description

The Westfield Area YMCA has an opening for a Full-Time Preschool Teacher at our Early Learning Center for our Twos classroom. We offer a rewarding, professional, work environment in return for your exceptional care! Applicants must be reliable, dependable and must love working with children.

Teachers are responsible for the overall daily operations of their assigned classroom. They provide a balance of activities and experiences developmentally appropriate to the age of the children in the class that fosters independence, and provides opportunities for social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth. Must maintain a safe & healthy environment at all times.

Hours: 40 hours, M-F

Pay Range: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour; based on education and experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive group health insurance (medical, dental, vision and Rx)
• Paid time off and paid sick leave
• 403b 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 just being a Y Employee and MORE!

Mission

The Westfield Area YMCA is a nonprofit human service organization dedicated to developing the full potential of every individual and family in the communities it serves through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

The YMCA is a great place to work and to be a part of the community! For more information, please visit our website: https://westfieldynj.org/

Requirements

• Must have a CDA and a minimum 1 year experience working with children; or an Associates, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education.
• Strong communication skills required
• Must be creative and nurturing