Greater Philadelphia YMCA Hiring for Pre K Counts Teacher – Early Learning & Care Job at Gilbertsville, PA Full Time

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. To maintain program quality in accordance with DHS, ECERS, NAEYC, OCDEL guidelines and YMCA program policies; ensure the safety, well-being and age appropriate instruction of all children in their care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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 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 reports
• 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, report outcomes accurately using the outcomes reporting system designated by the funding source (TSG/WSS)
• Ensure staff adhere to the DHS/YMCA/ECERS/NAEYC standards for maintaining cleanliness, centers set up, toy bins and correct return of toys to areas. Ensure that staff are engaging children in the maintaining of said centers and items.
• Inform Director of any concerns regarding facility, space, staffing, child/staff ratios or child developmental issues that may require early intervention.
• Effectively plan and manage resources. Ensure effective staffing. Ensure timely and effective use of materials, snack, and other classroom resources. Ensure that staff in your room are also maintaining effective method of usage.
• Ensure balance of small group interaction teacher directed activities vs. child choice activities, as required by NAEYC/Keystone STARS.
• Attend Staff Meetings/Team Teaching Meetings. Plan Back to School Night.
• 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.
• Participate as a member of the YMCA and contribute to the fulfillment of the YMCA mission.
• Know the mission and be able to apply it to your job responsibilities. Also, be able to explain to parents how child care meets the YMCA mission.
• Read the NAEYC guidelines in order to be knowledgeable in the NAEYC procedures, and approach to early childhood education.
• Maintain knowledge of Association policies and procedures, risk management, safety practices, program funding requirements and applicable laws.
• Actively campaign for the Annual Campaign and work to develop donors and volunteers.
• Lead by example at all times. Interact with a high level of professionalism and accountability.

ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education as required by OCDEL (PKC requirement)
• 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

Acquire and maintain the following certifications:

• CPR/AED/O2/First Aid obtained through the American Red Cross (valid 2 years)
• Requisite OSHA online trainings (valid 1 year unless otherwise noted)
• Mandated Reporter Training (valid 5 years)
• Additional training and development specific to your role as reference in onboarding packet.

OTHER

At the YMCA we value CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY in personal character and behavior and believe that they are essential to attaining our mission

OUR MISSION

CONNECTING PEOPLE TO HEALTHIER LIVES

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.