Universal Pre-K Teacher

Universal Pre-K Teacher

$26 to $28/hr. and Generous Benefits Including a Free Family YMCA Membership

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Universal Pre-K Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing the daily program as it relates to children and their classroom activities. Major emphasis is on program excellence and developing quality care of the highest standard. The Universal Pre-K Teacher will maintain ongoing program continuity by ensuring the schedules', program and facility use plans are followed and adhere to the Webster School District ("WSD") curriculum and regulations.

The position is responsible for demonstrating leadership competencies to ensure mission, purpose, image and core values of the YMCA of Greater Rochester is conveyed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop, implement, and ensure unit lesson plans are in accordance with WSD curriculum and regulations.
• Develop and implement daily classroom activity.
• Implement UPK programming and curriculum in accordance with WSD curriculum and regulations.
• Maintain and keep current UPK records, portfolios, and CORE reporting systems in accordance with WSD curriculum and regulations.
• Cultivate and maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers and parents.
• Conduct meetings, visitations, evaluations, parent contact, and day-to-day operations of the classroom.
• Create and maintain a safe and attractive learning environment.
• Coordinate with classroom assistants in delivery of classroom activities.
• Apprise Executive Director of major situations requiring management attention.
• Organize center events (field trips, school pictures, etc.)
• Actively attend and participate in swim classes, being a viable aide to the swim instructor
• Expand job knowledge and classroom skills on an ongoing basis.
• Through knowledge of Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations, YMCA of Greater Rochester procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines, and branch regulations.
• Attends all required meetings and trainings.
• Meets OCFS and YMCA required training standards and certifications.
• Perform other tasks related to the operation of the branch as assigned.
• Maintain all required certifications.
• Attend all required trainings, meetings, and other designated YMCA events.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

The candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree and a New York State Teacher Certification-Birth to Second Grade. Minimum two years working with children in education or child care setting.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communications skills.

Demonstrated knowledge of various resources for programming ideas and the skills to utilize that information in directing daily activities.

Must possess or have the ability to obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certifications within 60 days of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to supervise children by sight and sound at all times.
• Ability to move quickly to react to safety issues in the setting (i.e. climbing, aggressive behavior).
• Must be able to stand for the duration of shift.
• Must be able to bend and stoop occasionally.
• Ability to move around the room to assist and supervise children with daily activities, social interaction, physical and emotional needs.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds