Certified Teacher - Preschool

The Certified Teacher-Preschool serves as a member of the Montclair Y staff team and therefore should maintain the qualifications for teacher status as listed in the New Jersey Department of Education policy and through Montclair Y’s standards. Under the direction of Director and/or Assistant Director and in harmony with the mission and purpose of the established policies and goals of Montclair Y, the Certified Teacher-Preschool is responsible for a variety of instructional, clerical and/or classroom tasks, providing a safe, fun, and positive environment for participants.

The Certified Teacher leads in the education, health, welfare, and safety of the members enrolled in their classroom and the center. The Certified Teacher must demonstrate commitment to the YMCA’s four Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Must possess a NJ P-3 teaching certification or a Certificate of Eligibility.
• Must maintain certifications as required by the NJ Department of Education.
• Must possess, maintain, and renew CPR for the Professional Rescuer, EPI, Asthma and First Aid within 90 days of hire.
• Must have the ability to take charge of a group of children and come up with activities/games at a moment’s notice, if need be.
• Must have stamina and physical flexibility (walking, sitting, standing, bending, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, running, stretching, reaching, climbing, lifting, and carrying up to 50 lbs.) to participate in children's activities and communicate with children face to face.
• Must be able to accompany children up and downstairs to supervise activities such as outdoor play, and fire drills.