Preschool Teacher - Freeport Maine (Full-Time)

About the role

The Teacher Pre-school/Toddler is responsible for the overall leadership, management and supervision of the classroom at the YMCA of Southern Maine. The role involves planning, implementing, and participating in programs in accordance with YMCA policies and philosophies. The teacher also swims with students during swim time and ensures the classroom meets all applicable licensing standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and participate in programs in accordance with YMCA policies and philosophies.
• Swim with students during swim time.
• Create and implement an age-appropriate curriculum that encourages all areas of development.
• Complete necessary incident and behavioral reports on students.
• Provide daily feedback and reviews with parents as required.
• Complete student profiles and observations regularly as required.
• Ensure the classroom meets all applicable licensing standards.
• Notify Supervisor immediately of any problems or concerns.
• 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).
• Evaluate the needs of all children and adjust accordingly.
• Complete all work in a timely manner thoroughly and satisfactorily.
• 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.
• Engage with branch and association leadership teams to plan and implement a successful annual campaign and association special events.
• Adhere to all Y Brand guidelines and receive prior approval for use and creation of any Y related social media from the Marketing department.
• Utilize UKG Employee Portal on a consistent basis.
• Communicate effectively in person and on the phone with all levels of employees, members, parents, children, and school personnel.
• Show effective interpersonal skills with a customer service focus.
• Work independently as well as within teams.
• Show attention to detail with excellent organizational and decision-making skills.
• Show extreme reliability, dependability, and punctuality.
• Take initiative and self-motivated.
• Meet Licensing standards for childcare centers.

Requirements

• One year of experience working in age-appropriate childcare related position.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• CPR and First Aid Certification (within 3 months of hire).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Social Services, or a related field.
• Associate degree, certificate, CDA, Maine-approved credential, or coursework in ECE, Social Services, or a related field, combined with relevant professional experience.
• Experience working with children, youth, families, or community-based programs.

Skills

• Effective communication in person and on the phone.
• Interpersonal skills with a customer service focus.
• Attention to detail with excellent organizational and decision-making skills.
• Reliability, dependability, and punctuality.
• Self-motivation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Free Family Membership.
• Discounted Programs.
• Retirement after eligibility is met.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance options.
• HRA.
• Disability Benefits.
• Life Insurance.

Pay

$USD 18.00 - USD 20.00 /Hr.

Schedule

M-F 900AM - 530PM