Head Teacher For Infant/Toddler Classroom

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 YMCA of Greater New York, New York City's leading nonprofit community service and wellness organization, is seeking a Head Teacher for an infant/toddler classroom at the Vanderbilt YMCA.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children 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/guardian 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, training sessions, and special events.

Desired Skills & Experience

MUST have ONE of the below:

• Level I (brGT1)-Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education (practicum included) and five years of experience.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) certification and an APPROVED DOH study plan (before hire) leading to an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education within seven years.
• Level II (brGT2)-Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) and State teacher certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and one year of experience.
• Level III (brGT3)-Master's degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) and State teacher certification.
• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with diverse youth and adults.

Benefits

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual's employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

How to Apply

If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your rsum and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization. Minimum Salary: 64,350 Maximum Salary: 64,350 Salary Unit: Yearly