Summary

YWCA Greenwich has a prestigious, NAEYC accredited, secular preschool and is currently looking for teachers who are highly qualified, passionate and professional. All applicants must have experience working with young children.
Hours for the position are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. until 1:00pm and then 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Duties

Responsibilities and Duties:
Provide a caring, comfortable and safe environment for preschoolers
Provide age/developmentally appropriate instruction for children ages 15 months - 5 years
Maintain classroom cleanliness, safety and organization
Communicate professionally and thoroughly with parents and fellow teachers
Ensure all state and local health department regulations are being followed and maintained
Follow YWCA policies and protocol

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills
Must be at least 21 years of age
Experience working with young children/preschoolers in a preschool setting
Ability to lift small children
Must be a team player, flexible, energetic, positive, reliable, responsible and caring
CDA required; Associate's/Bachelor's Degree or 12+ credits in ECE preferred
Experience with NAEYC required

About Us

YWCA HISTORY AND PROGRAMS

Around the globe, YWCA operates in 125 countries reaching 25 million women and girls through its work in 22,000 communities. It is the oldest and largest multicultural women's organization in the world.

In the United States, the YWCA, founded in 1855, has over 200 local associations that serve 2 million members. Since its beginning, the YWCA has been a major force in this country's struggles for freedom, justice and equality. EOE

YWCA Greenwich's mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Through leadership, innovative programs, services, and educational opportunities, YWCA Greenwich is a driving force for a healthier, safer, and more equitable community.

Today, YWCA Greenwich offers over 100 age-specific programs, events and services in a facility that features a fully equipped fitness center, pool, gymnasium, childhood education center, dance and yoga studio, tennis courts, domestic abuse center, art gallery, cafe, water playground, Kompan structures playground, sand play area, meeting rooms and staff offices.

The key programmatic areas are: Domestic Abuse Services, Aquatics, Childhood Education programs, Fitness memberships, Health & Recreation Programs, women's empowerment programming and racial justice initiatives. More specifically:

YWCA Greenwich provides comprehensive direct services to victims of domestic violence through 24-hour hotlines, crisis intervention, counseling, court advocacy, and emergency sheltering. Recently we have added a Civil Legal Clinic and Financial Literacy Coaching to our array of free services to victims of domestic violence. In addition, the YWCA Greenwich provides prevention education through extensive training of key members of the community and age- appropriate domestic abuse prevention programs through the Greenwich Public Schools.

YWCA Greenwich has a nationally recognized swim team. The Dolphins, now entering its 50th season with well over 200 swimmers, can point with pride to their fourth consecutive USA Swimming recognition as a "Silver Medal" Club, placing the team in the top 4% nationally.

YWCA Greenwich boasts a diverse top-rated international preschool center, with children from a variety of racial, ethnic and economic backgrounds representing not only the United States, but also 25 other countries around the world.