Preschool Teacher

Join us in helping children build confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning!Preschool TeacherPhelps Ingersoll Center for ChildrenNorthern Middlesex YMCA | Middletown, CTShape Young Minds. Inspire a Lifetime of Learning.The Phelps Ingersoll Center for Children is seeking an enthusiastic, caring, and creative Preschool Teacher to join our team. If you believe children learn best through play, relationships, and hands-on experiences, we'd love to meet you!At the Northern Middlesex YMCA, we are committed to providing exceptional early childhood education in a nurturing environment where children, families, and educators thrive.Salary: $20.00–$23.00 per hour (based on education and experience)What You'll DoCreate a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom.Plan and implement meaningful learning experiences using the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (CT ELDS).Observe children's growth and document progress using the CT Documentation and Observation for Teaching System (DOTS).Foster children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development through play, art, music, movement, science, literacy, outdoor exploration, and hands-on learning.Use positive guidance and effective classroom management strategies.Build strong partnerships with families through daily communication and conferences.Participate in staff meetings, family events, and professional development.Maintain high-quality standards by supporting CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC) Early Start and NAEYC Accreditation practices.We Are Looking For Someone Who Is:Passionate about early childhood educationPatient, nurturing, and dependableA strong communicator and team playerReflective and eager to grow professionallyCommitted to creating an inclusive, welcoming classroom for every childWhy Join the Northern Middlesex YMCA?Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching teamOngoing coaching and professional developmentOpportunity to work in a high-quality, play-based preschool programA chance to make a lasting impact on children and families every dayThe YMCA Offers the following benefits for Full Time StaffMedical/Vision/Dental BenefitsLong Term Disability InsuranceLife InsurancePaid HolidaysPaid Time OffMembership: Full membership privileges are includedProgram DiscountsRetirement Plan and 403b Roth and SavingsThe YMCA strives to deliver positive change in communities throughout Northern Middlesex County. Every day, our staff - of all ages, backgrounds and life experiences - works to bridge the gaps in community needs by nurturing the potential of children and teens, improving individuals' health and well-being and providing support to our neighbors.The Northern Middlesex YMCA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. The Northern Middlesex YMCA makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.QualificationsBachelor's Degree (or equivalent as recognized by CT OEC)CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration, and CT OEC Orientation (or willingness to obtain within 90 days)Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and actively engage with young children throughout the daySuccessful completion of a background checkHealth form signed by physicianCT DCF Mandated Reporter trainingTwo professional references and one family reference #J-18808-Ljbffr