Pre-School Teacher at YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION RARITAN BAY AREA

Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

54000.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early childhood education, Lesson planning, Classroom management, Child supervision, Relationship building, Communication, Inclusion, Curriculum development, Social development, Emotional development, Physical development, Cognitive development

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Preschool Teacher – $500 Sign-On Bonus! The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is seeking a caring and dedicated Preschool Teacher with a NJ P-3, CE, or CEAS certification. Join our team in Perth Amboy, five miles from New York City, serving a community of 6,000+ members through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility programs. Under the direction of the Preschool Director, the Preschool Teacher creates a safe, nurturing learning environment that supports the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of preschool-aged children. Using age-appropriate curriculum and activities aligned with our YMCA values of Honesty, Caring, Responsibility, Respect, and Faith, the Preschool Teacher fosters positive relationships, promotes inclusion, and collaborates with a Teacher Assistant and team members to ensure a high-quality early childhood program. Essential Responsibilities Lead age-appropriate lesson plans and activities. Create a safe, nurturing classroom environment. Supervise and engage children, ages 3–5. Build strong relationships with children, families, and team members. Track and communicate children’s progress. Promote inclusion and model YMCA core values. Benefits & Compensation Salary: $50,000–$54,000 annually (10-month academic year) $500 sign-on bonus YMCA Membership, PTO, Childcare Benefits Medical coverage including Life and LTD insurance Generous 8% employer contribution Retirement Fund (when eligible) Ongoing Training and Career Development The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin Requirements Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education (or related field) with NJ P-3, CE, or CEAS certification. Experience teaching Pre-K children, preferably in a daycare or early childhood setting.

Responsibilities

The Preschool Teacher creates a safe, nurturing learning environment while leading age-appropriate lesson plans for children ages 3-5. They are responsible for tracking student progress and fostering positive relationships with families and team members.