Pre-School Teacher
1 month ago
Perth Amboy
Job DescriptionDescription: 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., • 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), • 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.