Preschool Lead Teacher UPK - Full Time
$45,760–$52,000 year
On-siteBaldwinsville, New York, United States
Baldwinsville, New York, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$45,760–$52,000 yearSenior LevelLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelLarge
Job Summary
Lead preschool activities, implement weekly lesson plans, and supervise children aged 2 to 6 in a safe, developmentally appropriate environment. Plan and organize daily academic, physical, and social opportunities while modeling YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Maintain physical presence, perform equipment checks, and respond immediately to emergency situations in accordance with NYS UPK Program and YMCA guidelines. Work Mon-Fri between 8:00am and 3:00pm, completing mandatory trainings and background screenings within the first 90 days.
Required Qualifications
- Proficient knowledge in child development and early education theories and practices and safe and appropriate activities for children
- Excellent organizational and communications skills both verbal and written
- Demonstrated excellent teaching and decision-making skills
- Maturity, responsibility and a sincere interest in working with people
- General knowledge and understanding of YMCA, its goals, and its mission
- Knowledge of various resources for programming ideas and the skills to utilize that information in program implementation
- Knowledge of age-appropriate activities and expectations of early childhood including ages 2 to 6
- Knowledge of school age childcare preferred
- Proficient computer skills
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity to children's needs
- Ability to build esteem while ensuring a safe and secure environment
- Prior to assignment to initial position, the incumbent will: Complete an initial medical statement and tuberculin test providing satisfactory evidence that they are physically fit to provide child day care
- Within the first 30-days of employment, the incumbent will: Undergo fingerprint and background screening as mandated by the NYS OCFS
- Within the first 30-days of employment, the incumbent will: Obtain clearance on the State Central Register (SCR) and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCL)
- Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogens, Employee Safety and Youth Protection Series trainings prior to initial assignment to position
- Must hold CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications
- Must attend Medication Administration Training within the first 90 days of employment
- Must complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90 days of employment
- Must hold NYS Certification in Early Childhood Education
- On occasion ability to lift and carry children and equipment
- Frequently stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, type, run, jump, kick, catch, throw, climb, kneel, bend, reach, balance, crouch or crawl, climb and/or balance, reach with hands and arms, handle or feel, stoop, lift/move and carry approximately 35 pounds, and use hands and fingers
- Special vision abilities required: distance, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of school age childcare preferred
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