UPK (4 yrs) Head Teacher II (West Side YMCA)

Description:

Salary: $3,120.55 Biweekly


The West Side YMCA is seeking a Head UPK Teacher for a 4-year-old classroom.  The UPK Teacher will plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports and encourages the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of the Preschool 4 students. They will work within the framework of the Center’s program to carry out its functions, policies, and procedures, including but not limited to student assessments, work sampling, individualized plans, and parent/ family engagement. The Head UPK Teacher will supervise, coach, and support Assistant Teachers and Activity Specialists as appropriate. 

The Early Childhood Program operates Monday – Friday, from September 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024

Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children in the program by providing close supervision of all activities.

• Plan developmentally appropriate and engaging lessons and activities.

• Implement lessons and activities, including but not limited to literacy, arts, math, cooking, science, outdoor/indoor recreation, field trips, etc.

• Develop classroom centers that respond to children’s interests and are coordinated with the ongoing curriculum.

• Facilitate student assessments and work sampling.

• Work with parents to promote understanding of the growth and development of their child. Effectively communicate with parents, verbally and in written form, throughout the school year. 

• Encourage parent participation in special events, meetings, and in-class volunteer opportunities. 

• Work as a supportive team member within the Early Childhood Learning Center and the YMCA Branch; and supervise Assistant Teachers, Early Childhood Specialists, and Volunteers. 

• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment.

• Maintain accurate program documentation, including but not limited to incident/ accident/ behavior reports, attendance sheets, sign-in/ sign-out sheets, development/ growth forms, document eating and sleeping, parent surveys, etc. 

• Ensure that all YMCA of Greater New York, Department of Health, and Department of Education (if applicable) guidelines are followed. 

• Actively participate in designated meetings, all training sessions, and special events

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