Certified P3 Teacher - Full Time - In Partnership with Mount Laurel School District

About the role

The State Funded Pre-K Lead Teacher position is available for the 2026-2027 school year, offering a 10-month full-time, hourly position from August to June.

Responsibilities

• Plan curriculum 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.
• Read and be accountable for YMCA Policies, State Licensing Body (NJ-NJ DOE/PA-DHS, OOL) regulations, and Quality Rating System standards (Example: NAEYC, Keystone STARS, Grow NJ Kids).
• Supervise classroom staff to ensure that they are upholding all DOE/OOL/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 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, 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 DOE/OOL 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 timely and effective use of materials, snacks, and other classroom resources.
• 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 12 hours of childcare-related trainings annually as detailed in your training plan.
• Read the NAEYC guidelines 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.
• Lead by example at all times. Interact with a high level of professionalism and accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred, or related field with 60 ECE credits.
• New Jersey P-3 certification required; Standard preferred, can accept CE with EPP and mentorship, or CEAS with mentorship.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, etc.

Skills

• Knowledge of NAEYC guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• 50% off programming including swimming lessons as well as childcare programs (early learning care, before and after care, day camp and overnight camp).
• Comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, etc.

Pay

$25.00-$35.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full Time, 10 Month Position from August to June.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.