Infant/Toddler Head Teacher II (Greenpoint YMCA)

YMCA
Salary
$64,350.00
How to Apply
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The Infant/Toddler Head Teacher will plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for infant and toddler students.
Job Description

The Greenpoint YMCA is seeking an Infant/Toddler Head Teacher who will plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports and encourages the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of infant and toddler students. They will work within the framework of the Center’s program to carry out its functions, policies, and procedures, including, but not limited to, student assessments, work sampling, individualized plans, and parent/family engagement. The Head Teacher will supervise, coach, and support Assistant Teachers and Activity Specialists as appropriate.

The Early Childhood Program operates Monday through Friday, from September 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Qualifications
  • MUST have ONE of the below:
    • Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) and State teacher certification.
    • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) and State teacher certification.
    • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and one (1) year of experience.
    • AA degree in Early Childhood Education (practicum included) and five (5) years of experience.
    • Child Development Associate (CDA) certification and an APPROVED DOH study plan (before hire) leading to an
    • Associate’s degree in Early childhood Education within seven (7) years.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with diverse youth and adults.
Essential Functions
  • Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children in the program by providing close supervision of all activities.
  • Plan developmentally appropriate and engaging lessons and activities.
  • Implement lessons and activities, including, but not limited to, literacy, arts, math, cooking, science, outdoor/indoor recreation, field trips, etc.
  • Develop classroom centers that respond to children’s interests and are coordinated with the ongoing curriculum.
  • Facilitate student assessments and work sampling.
  • Work with parents/guardians to promote understanding of the growth and development of their child. Effectively communicate with parents/guardians, verbally and in written form, throughout the school year.
  • Encourage parent/guardian participation in special events, meetings, and in-class volunteer opportunities.
  • Work as a supportive team member within the Early Childhood Learning Center and the YMCA Branch and supervise Assistant Teachers, Early Childhood Specialists, and Volunteers.
  • Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment.
  • Maintain accurate program documentation, including, but not limited to, incident/accident/behavior reports, attendance sheets, sign-in/ sign-out sheets, development/growth forms, documentation of eating and sleeping, parent/guardian surveys, etc.
  • Ensure that all YMCA of Greater New York, Department of Health, and Department of Education (if applicable) guidelines are followed.
  • Actively participate in designated meetings, all training sessions, and special events.