What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Development Teacher position at NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY YMCA, INC.?
Job Details
Description
Rainbow Station, the Infant, Toddler and Preschool program at the New Canaan YMCA is looking for FULL TIME as well as PART TIME teachers to join our team. Candidates should be enthusiastic, energetic and nurturing – with a passion for working with young children.
Our classroom teachers work together to provide a program which fosters children's social, physical, emotional and cognitive growth.
With a recent expansion of additional classrooms, we are looking for both LEAD teachers and Assistant teachers.
We offer small classrooms - allowing candidates to indicate their preference for working with infants (6 week to a year), Toddlers (1s or 2s), or Preschool (3s or 4s) - or to be "floaters" across classrooms.
Our center is open Mondays through Fridays, from 7:30am to 6pm
We would like to hear about your availability!
Qualifications
Successful Candidates will possess:
- High School diploma
- Knowledge of Early Childhood Development
- A "Safety First" mindset
- Excellent communication skills and an abundance of patience
- Punctual and reliable
- A love of singing, storytelling, imaginative play and crafts
- Responsive and flexible to the needs of the program
- Ability to work well with children in cooperation with other staff and parents of participants
Salary : $20 - $29
