3K Head Teacher (Flushing YMCA)

The 3K Head Teacher will plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool 3 students.

Job Description

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The Flushing YMCA is seeking a 3K Head Teacher for a 3-year-old classroom. The 3K Head Teacher will plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports and encourages the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of the preschool 3 students. They will work within the framework of the Early Childhood Program to carry out its functions, policies, and procedures, including but not limited to student assessments, work sampling, individualized plans, and parent/family engagement. The 3K Head Teacher will supervise, coach, and support Assistant Teachers and Activity Specialists as appropriate.

The Early Childhood Program operates Monday – Friday, from September 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Qualifications

• Level I: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education OR Bachelor’s degree in a field related to Education (approved by the DOH before hire).
• Level II: Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education OR Master’s degree in a field related to Education (approved by the DOH before hire).
• Three (3) years of experience working with early childhood-aged children in a group setting.
• Current State Teaching Certification.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants in the program by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Plan developmentally appropriate and engaging lessons and activities.
• Implement lessons and activities, including, but not limited to, literacy, arts, math, cooking, science, outdoor/indoor recreation, field trips, etc.
• Develop classroom centers that respond to children’s interests and are coordinated with the ongoing curriculum.
• Facilitate student assessments and work sampling.
• Work with parents/guardians to promote understanding of the growth and development of their child. Effectively communicate with parents/guardians, verbally and in written form, throughout the school year.
• Encourage parent/guardian participation in special events, meetings, and in-class volunteer opportunities.
• Work as a supportive team member within the Early Childhood Learning Center and the YMCA Branch and supervise Assistant Teachers, Early Childhood Specialists, and Volunteers.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment.
• Maintain accurate program documentation, including, but not limited, to incident/accident/behavior reports, attendance sheets, sign-in /sign-out sheets, development/growth forms, documentation of eating and sleeping, parent surveys, etc.
• Ensure that all YMCA of Greater New York, Department of Health, and Department of Education (if applicable) guidelines are followed.
• Actively participate in designated meetings, all training sessions, and special events.