Somerset Hills YMCA's Early Education Center provides a well rounded experience for children age 6 weeks to 5yrs. Our center staff work together to provide educational programming to ensure elementary school readiness while utilizing multiple exploratory activities throughout the day for an engaging, fun, and rewarding experience.
Somerset Hills YMCA is seeking a Lead Teacher in our Preschool classroom to execute a structured, engaging, and positive school day curriculum. Applicants should share in our commitment to nurture and support our children, promote youth development, and foster a sense of social responsibility.
The Lead Teacher reports to the Director of Child Care and is responsible for daily classroom routines and a curriculum that prepares students to rise into Kindergarten. Elementary school readiness is our goal for each child in this program and the Lead Teacher will ensure that necessary skills are taught and learned. Child Care Staff should be prepared to learn and execute all health and safety standards as mandated by the NJ Department of Children and Families.
Center hours are from 7:30am - 6:00pm
This position will be scheduled from 7:15am - 3:15pm
Lunch Time: 0.50 Hour
Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
Greater Somerset County YMCA is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. Guided by the Y's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility, we work today to build a better tomorrow. For a better us.
Greater Somerset County YMCA employs more than 1,000 people and provides volunteer opportunities for more than 1,600 people through our branches, including: Bridgewater YMCA, Franklin Twp YMCA, Hillsborough YMCA, Plainfield YMCA, Somerset Hills YMCA, and Somerville YMCA.
Every day, our staff — of all ages with diverse backgrounds and life experiences — work to bridge the gap in community needs. Our full and part-time employees enjoy competitive benefits and are offered opportunities for professional development as well as a rewarding atmosphere. A free membership to the Y is included for all staff.
Serving more than 30,000 members, Greater Somerset County YMCA is so much more than a fitness center. At the Y, our goal is to improve overall health and well-being, ignite youth empowerment, inspire action, and demonstrate the importance of connections in and across the communities we serve. The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they’re from—by ensuring access to resources, relationships and opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive.
Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are committed to non-discriminatory policies and all qualified applicants who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility will be considered for employment.
