Certified Teacher - Preschool

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Must possess a NJ P-3 teaching certification or a Certificate of Eligibility.
• Must maintain certifications as required by the NJ Department of Education.
• Must possess, maintain, and renew CPR for the Professional Rescuer, EPI, Asthma and First Aid within 90 days of hire.

Essential Functions

• Greet each child and parent upon arrival.
• Visually scan each child upon arrival and check for illness, disease, or any physical impairment. Note in daily report.
• Demonstrate warmth toward children and set positive examples by always using a pleasant and calm speaking voice.
• Comfort children when needed.
• Plan and deliver instructional lessons aligned with the Montclair School District’s instructional objectives.
• Accompany children (to playground, and exterior of building) to supervise activities such as outdoor play, and fire drills.
• Select appropriate songs and stories.
• Read and sing with class daily.
• Serve snacks and meals.
• Maintain the classroom.
• Record and evaluate children's progress.
• Communicate with parents and directors about issues.
• Attend required meetings.
• Complete and maintain all classroom records.
• Mentor and supervise assistant teachers.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with members, volunteers, staff, and participants.
• Attend required Abuse Risk Management training and adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising members and participants.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations and follow mandated abuse reporting procedures.
• Ensure members, volunteers and vendors are properly signed in and signed out, ensure only authorized employees, members, volunteers, and vendors are allowed in the facility.
• Provide for professional growth by attending workshops and reading.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Director and/or designee.
• Be fully aware of the policies of Geyer Early Learning Center and adhere to such guidelines daily.
• Maintain loyalty to the Y, conduct self with professional integrity, respect the confidentiality of families served, and be always an appropriate role model for the children/parents.
• Always maintain a safe & healthy environment.
• Risk/Facility Management: All Staff are responsible for assuring the safety of Y members/participants and for the care, maintenance, and safety of the all-Y facility/program environments. In addition, all staff are required to report accidents/incidents/emergencies immediately to the Director and/or designer. Staff must also adhere to YMCA confidentiality requirements related to all reported incidents.
• Quality Assurance: All staff are expected to plan, deliver, and maintain quality programs, facilities, and program environments. Staff will be expected to follow YMCA best practices for their program/membership discipline and to meet or exceed YMCA of Montclair’s expectations.
• Training/Staff Meetings: Attend all mandatory training and staff meetings, risk management training within the specified timeframes. Keep abreast of current trends in facilities and risk management.

Training/Staff Meetings

• Attend all mandatory training and staff meetings, risk management training within the specified timeframes.
• Keep abreast of current trends in facilities and risk management.

Required Certifications

• Must possess a NJ P-3 teaching certification or a Certificate of Eligibility.
• Must maintain certifications as required by the NJ Department of Education.
• Must possess, maintain, and renew CPR for the Professional Rescuer, EPI, Asthma and First Aid within 90 days of hire.