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About the Role
The YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester is seeking Head Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Floaters for infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms. Staff work collaboratively as a teaching team to provide safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate care and education.
Responsibilities
- Implements the developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive curriculum and lesson plans provided by program leadership.
- Reviews assigned plans in advance, prepares materials and learning centers, and carries out planned individual and group experiences.
- Provides active supervision and maintains required ratios, head counts, and safe transitions.
- Observes and documents children's development, maintains required records, and shares concerns or referral recommendations with the Director.
- Maintains respectful communication with families and accurately communicates center policies, referring questions to program leadership.
- Carries out classroom routines and schedules in cooperation with teaching-team members.
- Maintains health, sanitation, and safety standards in accordance with licensing requirements and center policy.
- Builds warm relationships with children and uses developmentally appropriate guidance practices consistent with NAEYC standards.
- Collaborates with coworkers, supports classroom coverage, and participates in required meetings and trainings.
- Works respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and demonstrates a commitment to racial, gender, and socioeconomic equity.
- Follows Volunteer Services procedures when applicable and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications for Head Teachers: Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum Qualifications for Head Teachers: At least two years of relevant early childhood experience and/or training. Age-group-specific experience is preferred for infant and toddler assignments.
- Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Teachers and Floaters: At least an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
- Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Teachers and Floaters: At least two years of relevant early childhood experience and/or training.
- Must meet current New York State licensing requirements and complete all required clearances, medical documentation, screenings, and trainings.
Location
- In person
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- At least two years of relevant early childhood experience and/or training.
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
- Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
Salary/Compensations
- $18.00-$24.95 per hour (depending on position, experience, and qualifications)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Employee discount
About the Company
- Our Mission is to Eliminate Racism and Empower Women.
- YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester is a mission-driven organization serving women, children, and families through childcare, youth, athletic, residential, and mission-based programs.
- We are committed to eliminating racism, empowering women, and treating every person with dignity and respect.
Equal Opportunity
- YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer.