Universal Pre-K Teacher - Depew School District YMCA of Buffalo Niagara Depew, NY Job Details Full-time $20 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Employee discount 403(b) Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications CPR Certification Program development Teaching Certification Employee relationship building First Aid Certification Working with students Lesson planning Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The YMCA operates Universal Pre-K (UPK) within the Lewiston-Porter School District. The UPK Teacher develops and implements the curriculum and lesson plans.

GENERAL WORK SCHEDULE

Teachers are scheduled to work Monday - Friday, up to 40 hours per week.

BENEFITS

Employees are immediately eligible to enroll and contribute to the Y Retirement Fund 403B plan and will receive a 12% employer paid Y Retirement Fund contribution after eligibility requirements are met. Health insurance is available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment with the Y. There is a generous paid time off program, which includes three weeks of personal time off (PTO) based on the school schedule and paid sick leave. All employees receive a complimentary YMCA Buffalo Niagara family masterkey membership and program discounts. Other benefits include training and leadership development opportunities, and career advancement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develops and implements the curriculum and follows program standards established by the YMCA, New York State Department of Education, and the School District. Conducts assessments and ensures academic growth for students. Performs administrative tasks related to the program. Analyzes survey data. Develops and implements action plans to improve program quality. Develops and maintains positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and school administration. Follows department protocol to clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces. Maintains the cleanliness and organization of program/work areas. Ensures PPE compliance. Provides a safe environment for all activities. Enforces safety rules and report/treat any injuries. Attends staff meetings and trainings as required. Carries out other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Meets the requirements outlined in the contract with the School District and/or the local Board of Education. Bachelor's Degree in Education. New York State Teacher Certification is required. Two years of experience working with children and a background in education is preferred. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships. CPR/AED and First Aid certifications are preferred and may be required based on location.

Pay:

$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person