Early Childhood - Head Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Floaters in White Plains, New York at YWCA WHITE PLAINS AND CENTRAL WESTCHESTER

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About the YWCA

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implements the developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive curriculum and lesson plans provided by program leadership. Classroom staff are not responsible for creating their own lesson plans.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications for Head Teachers:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Early childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: At least two years of relevant early childhood experience and/or training. Age-group-specific experience is preferred for infant and toddler assignments.
• Licensing and Certifications: Must meet current New York State licensing requirements and complete all required clearances, medical documentation, screenings, and trainings.

Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Teachers and Floaters:

• Education: Assistant Teachers must have at least an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Floaters must meet the education and credential requirements applicable to their assigned responsibilities.
• Experience: At least two years of relevant early childhood experience and/or training.
• Licensing and Certifications: Must meet current New York State licensing requirements and complete all required clearances, medical documentation, screenings, and trainings.

Compensation: $18.00-$24.95 per hour (depending on position, experience, and qualifications)

Schedules:

• Head Teacher (infant, toddler, or preschool): 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
• Assistant Teacher/Floater (infant, toddler, or preschool): 8:30 AM-5:30 PM or 12:00 PM-6:00 PM, based on classroom and coverage needs

Benefits: A full benefits package is available to eligible employees scheduled for 30 or more hours per week.

Benefits may include:

• Health and wellness: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending account, and employee assistance program.
• Time away and financial benefits: Paid time off, parental leave, retirement plan, and employee discount.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 30-40 per week

Work Location: In person

YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer.