Preschool Lead Teacher UPK - Full Time
$43,680–$52,000 year
On-siteSyracuse, New York, United States
Syracuse, New York, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$43,680–$52,000 yearSenior LevelLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelLarge
Job Summary
Plan and lead daily preschool activities, including academic, physical, and social opportunities for children ages 2 to 6. Implement weekly lesson plans aligned with NYS UPK Program and YMCA goals while maintaining a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment. Supervise children at all times, model YMCA core values, and ensure equipment is checked and stored per branch procedures. Respond immediately to emergency situations, complete required reports, and attend all mandatory trainings and meetings.
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- may spend time sitting on the floor or child sized furniture
- 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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