Greater Philadelphia YMCA Hiring for Pre-K Counts Teacher – Full Time – $1000 Sign On Incentive Full Time

$1000 Sign on Incentive!! We are looking to hire a Pre-Kindergarten Counts Teacher for our Early Learning Center. Do you want to work for a cause-driven organization while providing a quality preschool education to our youth, then this is the position for you.

Position Purpose:
The Pre-K Counts Teacher is expected to provide a safe and developmentally appropriate preschool education in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures within the State of Pennsylvania as a Certified Teacher, Instructional Level I OR Level II.

What You Will Do:

• Read and be accountable for YMCA Policies, State Licensing Body (PA- DHS / NJ-NJ OOL) regulations, and Quality Rating System standards (Example: NAEYC, Keystone STARS, Grow NJ Kids).
• Plan preschool curriculum, including Flexible Instruction Plan, for classroom following the proscribed curriculum and ensure child centered age-appropriate lessons are offered. Adhere to learn through play NAEYC philosophy. Ensure that staff in your room take on an active role in planning, implementing and actively participating in all activities.
• Supervise classroom staff to ensure that they are upholding all DHS/YMCA/Keystone stars/NAEYC guidelines for proper verbal interaction, proper learn through play techniques and age-appropriate redirection as a form of discipline.
• Accurately maintain daily records of attendance, mobile emergency contact binders, trip binders and allergy s
• Ensure effective and timely communication of child progress with parents. Ensure that the parents are provided daily/weekly communication. Ensure that staff in your classroom maintain sensitivity and patience with the children and parents and provide care to meet the individual needs of the child/families. Maintain confidentiality at all times, and ensure staff are using correct verbal interactions with parents.
• Conduct developmental assessments on the children and follow up with Family Conferences at a minimum of 3 times per year, outcomes accurately using the outcomes ing system designated by the funding source (TSG/WSS)
• Ensure balance of small group interaction teacher directed activities vs. child choice activities, as required by NAEYC/Keystone STARS.
• Attend and renew as needed all trainings according to YMCA policies and licensing and funding requirements, including but not limited to 6 hours of childcare related trainings annually as detailed in your training plan.
• Read the NAEYC guidelines in order to be knowledgeable in the NAEYC procedures, and approach to early childhood education.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education as required by OCDEL (PKC requirement). Now accepting emergency PA Teaching Certifications.
• Possess PA Teacher certification in Early Childhood Education as an Instructional Level I or Level II Teacher, maintain the certification (PKC requirement)
• Ongoing Training: fulfill required number of professional development hours for Pre-K Counts/EHS/PHLpreK and STARS, as well as attainment of Level II certification (PKC requirement)
• Participate in a Teacher Induction Plan
• Prior experience working as a preschool teacher is a plus

Some Benefits and Perks of Working at the Y:
Flexible work schedule, a free YMCA membership, participation in the Y Retirement Fund, discounted Y programming, health and wellness benefits, and opportunities for continuing education and professional training and development.

About the Greater Philadelphia YMCA:
Every team member at the Greater Philadelphia YMCA is guided by our principle of Connecting People To Healthier Lives. That connection with members and to each other is seen and felt across every department. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a profound difference in a cause-driven organization, where social responsibility permeates the culture. As one of the largest YMCAs in the country, serving over 240,000 members and participants in 6 counties with 2,500 employees, we have the size and scope to make real and positive change in the communities we serve.

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.