What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher-Full Time position at Westfield Area YMCA?
Description
We have an immediate opening for a full time Teacher at our Elm Street Early Learning Center. The Westfield Area Y offers a rewarding, professional, work environment in return for your exceptional care! Applicants must be reliable, dependable and must love working with children.
The Teacher is responsible for the overall daily operations of assigned classroom; Provides a balance of activities and experiences developmentally appropriate to the age of the children that fosters independence and provides opportunities for social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth; Maintains a safe & healthy environment at all times; reports all safety hazards immediately.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Supervise Assistant Teacher in the classroom
- Develop careful and creative lessons suitable for children
- Use educational techniques (story telling, educational play, media, etc...) to teach children
- Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
- Track children's progress and report to parents
- Communicate with parents regularly
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
BENEFITS
- Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 100% contribution towards life insurance and long term disability
- Optional life insurance and dependent life insurance available at low rates
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- Complimentary YMCA Family Membership
- Access to one of the leading retirement programs “Y Retirement Fund” with a 12% company contribution to the fund after meeting the eligibility period.
- A rewarding career with professional growth
- Reduced program fees and child care discounts in select programs
- Classroom trainings and CDA scholarships offered thru GROW NJ
Visit our website for more information: www.westfieldynj.org
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Requirements
High School Diploma required and experience working with children
CDA, AA, or BA degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education preferred
Strong communication skills
Creative and nurturing
Salary : $16 - $20
