UPK Teacher

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YMCA of the USA
Rochester, NY, USA
Full-time

Under the direction of the Youth Development Director, the Universal Pre-K Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing the daily program as it relates to children and their classroom activities. Major emphasis is on program excellence and developing quality care of the highest standard. The Universal Pre-K Teacher will maintain ongoing program continuity by ensuring the schedules’, program and facility use plans are followed and adhere to the Rochester City School District curriculum and regulations. The position is responsible for ensuring that the mission, purpose, image and core values of the YMCA of Greater Rochester is conveyed.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Develop, implement, and ensure unit lesson plans are in accordance with RCSD curriculum and regulations.
  • Develop and implement daily classroom activity.
  • Implement UPK programming and curriculum in accordance with RCSD curriculum and regulations.
  • Maintain and keep current UPK records, portfolios, and CORE reporting systems in accordance with RCSD curriculum and regulations.
  • Cultivate and maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers and parents.
  • Conduct meetings, visitations, evaluations, parent contact, and day-to-day operations of the classroom.
  • Create and maintain a safe and attractive learning environment.
  • Coordinate with classroom assistants in delivery of classroom activities.
  • Apprise Child Care Director of major situations requiring management attention.
  • Organize center events (field trips, school pictures, etc.)
  • Actively attend and participate in swim classes, being a viable aide to the swim instructor.
  • Expand job knowledge and classroom skills on an ongoing basis.
  • Through knowledge of Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations, YMCA of Greater Rochester procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines, and branch regulations.
  • Attends all required meetings and trainings.
  • Meets OCFS and YMCA required training standards and certifications.
  • Perform other tasks related to the operation of the childcare center as assigned.
Educational Background: 
The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree and a New York State Teacher Certification-Birth to Second Grade.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum two years working with children in education or child care setting.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communications skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of various resources for programming ideas and the skills to utilize that information in directing daily activities.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Hourly: $20.80

How to Apply: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/39580

Job Function: 
Education, Professional Development & Training

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jul 9 2019
Active Until: 
Aug 9 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit