Under direction of the Program Director, the Preschool Teacher is responsible for the overall leadership, management and supervision of the classroom.

Available Shifts: Starting ASAP through August (this is a seasonal role)

• Monday-Friday: 7:45am-1:15pm
• Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:30pm

Location: 14 Old South Freeport Road Freeport, Maine 04032 United States 

• Plan, implement and participate in programs in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the YMCA.
  
• Actively participate and swim with students in the pool during swim time.
• Create and implement an age-appropriate curriculum that encourages all areas of development including physical, emotional, social, cognitive, etc.
  
• Completes necessary incident and behavioral reports on students; provides daily feedback and reviews with parents as required.
  
• Completes student profiles and observations regularly as required.
  
• In conjunction with the Supervisor, ensure your classroom meets all applicable licensing standards.
  
• Notify Supervisor immediately of any problems or concerns.
  
• Follow all HEPA and 5-2-1-0 Let’s Go guidelines regarding the Healthy Living operation of your classroom.
  
• Enforce all safety rules and ensure a safe environment in the classroom.
  
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the classroom and within the facility.
  
• Provide age-appropriate materials for classroom and rotate quarterly (where applicable.)
  
• Continually evaluate the needs of all children and adjust accordingly.
  
• Complete all work in a timely manner thoroughly and satisfactorily.
  
• Attend required training and meetings including but not limited to monthly staff meetings and required training hours as determined by supervisor and DHHS/Accreditation Standards.
  
• Actively engage with the branch and association leadership teams to plan and implement a successful annual campaign and association special events, connecting donors with our cause, and raising money to support our missions.
  
• Adheres to all Y Brand guidelines and receives prior approval for use and creation of any Y related social media from the Marketing department.
  
• Learn and actively utilize UKG Employee Portal on a consistent basis.
  
• Other duties as required.

• Ability to effectively communicate in person and on the phone with all levels of employees, members, parents, children and school personnel.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with a customer service focus.
• Ability to work independently as well as within teams.
• Possess attention to detail with excellent organizational and decision-making skills.
• Extremely reliable, dependable, and punctual
• Ability to take initiative and self-motivated.
• Meet Licensing standards for childcare centers.
• One year of experience working in age-appropriate childcare related position.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• CPR and First Aid Certification (within 3 months of hire).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• A Criminal Background check is required, including fingerprinting through the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), prior to hire. This will be paid for by the YMCA of Southern Maine.

• Free personal membership
• Earned Paid Leave
• Generous program discounts
• Meaningful assistance programs like mentoring and retirement (403(b) and Y Retirement when eligible)
• Training, certification and advancement opportunities