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The YMCA of Southern Maine is a charitable community organization committed to building strong communities through programs and services for all. We value diversity and inclusion, and actively work to create a safe, welcoming place for our neighbors.

The YMCA of Southern Maine's Northern York County branch is seeking Teachers - Preschool/Toddler for our Preschool program.

Benefits:

Cost shared premium with Health, Dental. Employer-paid Short & Long Term Disability and Life insurance, when eligible 7% employer contribution toward Retirement plan, Free Individual or Family YMCA membership, a casual work environment with a culture focused on relationship building and our mission. Generous Paid Time Off Policy granted Immediately upon hire: 224 hours of PTO (prorated based on hire date), 5 days of Floating Holiday and 6 paid Holidays.

Position Summary:

Under direction of the Childcare Director, the Teacher - Preschool/Toddler is responsible for the overall leadership, management and supervision of the classroom.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, implement and participate in programs in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the YMCA.
• Create and implement an age-appropriate curriculum that encourages all areas of development including: physical, emotional, social, cognitive, etc.
• Completes necessary Incident and behavioral reports on students; provides daily feedback and reviews with parents as required.
• Completes student profiles and observations regularly as required.
• In conjunction with the Supervisor, ensure your classroom meets all applicable licensing standards
• Follow all HEPA and 5-2-1-0 Let’s Go guidelines regarding the Healthy Living operation of your classroom.
• Enforce all safety rules and ensure a safe environment in the classroom.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the classroom and within the facility.
• Provide age appropriate materials for classroom and rotate quarterly (where applicable.)
• Continually evaluate the needs of all children and adjust accordingly.
• Attend required training and meetings including, but not limited to monthly staff meetings and required training hours as determined by supervisor and DHHS/Accreditation Standards.
• Is an advocate to the Y by promoting our cause. Assists with the annual campaign by increasing awareness about the campaign within the Y community.

Qualifications:

• Ability to effectively communicate in person and on the phone with all levels of employees, members, parents, children and school personnel.
• Ability to work independently as well as within teams.
• Possess attention to detail with excellent organizational and decision making skills.
• Extremely reliable, dependable, and punctual
• Ability to take initiative and self-motivated.
• Meet Licensing standards for childcare centers.
• One year of experience working in age appropriate child care related position.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• CPR and First Aid Certification (within 3 months of hire).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Salary Range:$16.00 To $17.00

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