Preschool Head Teacher — Nurturing, Flexible Part-Time

Valley-Shore-Ymca-3; Westbrook (CT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Valley Shore YMCA Membership

Discounted family memberships

Tuition discounts at selected colleges

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

CPR/AED certification assistance

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Valley Shore YMCA is seeking a friendly, reliable Preschool Head Teacher to supervise children in our Before & After School programs, ensuring safety and engagement while families are at work or school.

Join a values-driven team and enjoy flexible hours, training opportunities, and a free YMCA membership. Prior childcare experience is preferred; CPR/AED and First Aid certifications are required within stated timelines.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Experience with children in childcare, education, or developmental settings preferred.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Child Abuse Prevention training required within 7 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide active supervision and positive engagement for children in programs.
• Learn and address children by name to build rapport and a welcoming atmosphere.
• Introduce children to program rules, routines, and activity areas.
• Ensure safety and well-being, including attendance tracking.
• Report accidents/incidents promptly and complete required documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, age-appropriate program space and supplies.

Skills

Child engagement

Communication

Customer service

Maturity

Tools

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Valley Shore YMCA is seeking a friendly, reliable Preschool Head Teacher to supervise children in our Before & After School programs, ensuring safety and engagement while families are at work or school.

Join a values-driven team and enjoy flexible hours, training opportunities, and a free YMCA membership. Prior childcare experience is preferred; CPR/AED and First Aid certifications are required within stated timelines.