Work Schedule : 3 : 00pm–6 : 00pm | Monday–Friday
Under the direction of the Education Program Director, the Certified Teacher is responsible for overseeing the development, organization, and implementation of a high-quality YMCA Educational Program. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. At the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
- Determined : We work relentlessly to strengthen our community—starting with you.
Supervise students and serve as a professional role model upholding the YMCA’s mission and values.
Attend education staff meetings and meetings with school district when required.Assist in marketing and promoting programs for community engagement.Observe, assess, and document individual student progress using appropriate tools.Assist with budget planning and implementation as directed.Pursue ongoing training and maintain required certifications.Distribute and collect year-end surveys to inform program improvement.Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Education Program Director.Experience and Education :
Minimum bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Child Development,Special Education, Elementary Education, or related Human Services field.
Minimum of 2 years of classroom teaching experience.Experience with supervision and financial management.Strong customer service, decision-making, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.Ability to read, interpret, and effectively communicate safety rules, procedures, and policies.Knowledge of age-appropriate activities and developmental milestones.Flexible work availability including evenings and weekends as needed.Training & Certifications :Valid NYS Teaching Certification in Early Education or equivalent required.Complete required YMCA online training within the designated timeframe.YMCA Child Abuse Prevention Training within 60 days of employment.Minimum of 30 hours of training every 2 years (15 hours within the first 60 days).Attend any additional training required by the YMCA or Executive Director.Builds Community : Helps make meaningful connections and supports collaborative relationships.
Provides a Quality Experience : Delivers high-quality experiences and resolves concerns with care.Visual requirements include close, color, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Americans with Disabilities Specifications :
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Job Type : Part-time
Pay : $29.00 - $30.00 per hour
Retirement plan
Education :
Bachelor's (Required)Teaching Certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate :
Relocate before starting work (Required)