Job Description

The Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA is seeking a full time, 10-month Preschool Teacher to join our program team. The Preschool Program staff report for the 2024-2025 school year on August 26, 2024.

This position falls under the Salary Step Guide for the Vineland Public School District. Applicants should meet all educational and experience qualifications established by state law and must possess a P-3 NJ Teaching Certification and be at least 21 years of age upon hire.

The CCA YMCA Preschool Program implements the High Scope curriculum.

Applicants should want to be a part of a team that is focused on child development as well as supporting the mission and values of the Y including Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Qualifications

• Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law and must possess a P-3 NJ Teaching certification.
• At least 21 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of

hire date.

• A minimum of 2 years previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate / developmentally appropriate

program activities.

Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships

with people from different backgrounds.

• Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Bi-lingual strongly preferred but not required.

Essential Functions

Position Summary :

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The Preschool Teacher provides direction for the children in the classroom, and implements program curriculum. This position also provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building and in youth and among youth and within families.

Essential Functions :

• Supports and follows the YMCA of Vineland’s mission, philosophy, policies and character development program.
• Implements the High Scope curriculum and develops lesson plans within the established guidelines and differentiation instruction to meet the developmental needs of the students.
• Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building and in youth and among youth and within families.
• Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities including ADA (IEP, PIRT, OT and / or PT) accommodations where appropriate.

Follows all procedures and standards.

• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Cultivates positive relationships, conducts parent conferences, and maintains effective communication

with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.

• Maintains program areas and equipment in a neat and clean manner.
• Maintains required program records.
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, parent conferences staff meetings, staff training, and parent / child events.
• Supervising Teacher Assistant when required for the operation of the program.
• Abides by the Staff Code of Conduct and the Child Abuse Prevention Policy.
• Works in cooperation with other staff members to ensure the best possible environment for the children, meeting ECER standards at the highest level attainable.
• Actively participates with the children in all activities throughout the day including but not limited to : swim lessons, gym class, and outside play time.
• Maintains sensitivity and patience, providing care to meet each child’s individual basic needs.
• Maintains confidentiality of the children and staff’s information.
• Promptly addresses any personal or programmatic problems as well as offering suggestions to the Preschool Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Certifications

• Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law and must possess a P-3 NJ Teaching certification.
• At least 21 years of age.

Last updated : 2024-06-22