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YMCA of Middletown
UPK Lead Teacher
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$39,705 / year median in New York
+11% projected growth
Job Description
MEDICAL LEAVE REPLACEMENT- 2026/2027 SCHOOL YEAR
(leave replacement for September to January possibly end of June/school year)UPK TEACHER
Full Job Description- The YMCA of Middletown is looking for an experienced Universal Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher, who strives to create a safe learning environment that enriches the future of our students.
- Planning and implementing weekly lesson plans for the 2021-2022 school year.
- Teaching strategies to document children's progress
- Quarterly testing, recording and documenting results
- Communication with parents/guardians Minimum Qualifications
- Experience working with children under the age of 5 in a classroom/childcare setting
- NYS Teaching Certificate (Birth-2nd Grade or Grades 1-6)
- Bachelors/Masters in Early Childhood Education OR Bachelors in related field and currently enrolled in Masters in
Early Childhood Education Job Type:
Part-time- Sept.
Benefits:
- 3 Paid Holidays
- 5 Paid Snow Days
- Paid Trainings
- NYS Sick Leave Policy
- Free individual/family membership to the YMCA gym
- Ample discounts on children's programs
- Health insurance