2022-23 Capital Area YMCA Preschool Teacher
Company: Young Men's Christian Association of Trenton NJ
Location: Trenton
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
POSITION SUMMARYThe Teacher is responsible for the overall
supervision and education of a group of fifteen (15) children ages
3-5 years old in state-contracted preschool classroom under the
direction of the Capital Area YMCA in partnership with the Trenton
Board of Education. The Teacher is the head of the teaching team,
which includes the Teacher Assistant, and is in charge of creating
and implementing lesson plans which support the Center's curriculum
and philosophy. The Capital Area YMCA Preschool agrees to take
reasonable steps to:1. Ensure availability of adequate resources
and incentives for the creation and maintenance of an innovative
and highly successful preschool;2. Provide a constructive
environment in which the Teacher can grow professionally;3. Meet
periodically on a schedule established by the Preschool to
accomplish said reasonable steps. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS1. Supervise
and insure the safety and well-being of the children at all
times;2. Establish and maintain a clean, safe, and nurturing
classroom environment with age-appropriate learning materials that
are complimentary to the Center curriculum;3. Prepare and post
weekly lesson plans in conjunction with the Teacher Assistant;4.
Submit weekly lessons plans electronically to the Director;5.
Arrange classroom according to Creative Curriculum standards -post
all required planning boards and charts (i.e. job charts, daily
schedule, pictures, etc.)6. Assume equal share of the classroom
housekeeping chores. Work as partners with Teacher Assistant;7.
Keep classroom, storage closets, and bathroom clean, neat and
organized at all times;8. Create and implement activities which
address the needs of the children individually and as a group;9.
Hold weekly team meetings with Teacher Assistant to address needs
or concerns of the classroom;10. Create a classroom that reflects
the cultural diversity of the group;11. Be ECERS or ECERS-3
knowledgeable12. Treat each child, co-worker and parent with
dignity and respect;13. Attend all staff meetings, in-services, and
any other required meetings. Attend at least eight (8) hours of
continuing education workshops per school year;14. Attend mandatory
parent/teacher conferences twice a year. Provide feedback and
examples of children's work during conferences;15. Attempt to
develop a positive partnership with parents;16. Perform other
related duties as required. Performance Assessment The Director
will assess the Teacher's performance in writing at least once a
year. In the assessment of the Teacher's performance, the Director
will compare the teacher's performance to the list of duties and
obligations in the Teacher's Job Description, and will consider the
following: --- Director's personal observation of the Teacher in
line with Best Practices--- Observations of the Teaching Liaison
(TL)--- Comments from parents, either verbally or in parent
satisfaction surveys--- Observation of the YMCA Management New
Employee Orientation and Prevention of Child Abuse and Harassment
Training, CPR and AED certification must be completed within 20
days of employment. Drug screening and Fingerprinting must be
completed before employment.The Capital Area YMCA is an EEO
EmployerWe understand and mutually accept the above position
description represents our agreement as to the job to be
performed.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS1. Must possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher.2. Must
possess a NJ State Pre-K through 3rd grade (P-3) Standard Teaching
Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility (CE or CEAS).3. Must be
at least 21 years of age or older and meet all State of NJ
Licensing requirements.4. Must have the ability to work well with
parents and others staff members.5. Must have excellent oral and
written skills.6. Must possess good classroom management.7. Must
also be able to assess the individual needs of children.8. Must
maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.9. Must be
able to communicate professionally with parents and visitors. YMCA
COMPETENCIESMission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's
values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community
needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working
relationships with them. Supports fund-raising. Collaboration:
Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities,
opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to
others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view,
and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for
understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes
initiative to assist in developing others. Operational
Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from
one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers
ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals,
clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings.
Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all
financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed
goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Personal
Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.
Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the
change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths
and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the
functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform
well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and
skills in technology. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONSTo protect the health
and well-being of our children, and to maintain the optimum
classroom environment, the Teacher must be able to do the
following:1. Pass the State required physical exam and TB test2.
Lift a child weighing at least forty (40) pounds3. Sit on the floor
with children4. Take short walks around the neighborhood5.
Chaperone on all field trips6. Be able to mentally exercise
reasonable judgment involving children's safety in potentially
dangerous situations7. Independently care for the appropriate
number of children within staff to child ratio for age group
assigned.PI187523525
Keywords: Young Men's Christian Association of Trenton NJ, Trenton , 2022-23 Capital Area YMCA Preschool Teacher, Education / Teaching , Trenton, New Jersey
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