Montessori Teacher

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Job Title: Montessori Teacher 

Branch: West Chester Area YMCA

Pay Class: Full Time

Shifts/Availability: Monday-Friday/ 7:00 am-4:00 pm

Rate: $17.00-$21.00

About the YMCA of Greater Brandywine: The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), an association of eight YMCAs serving Chester County, is a non-profit organization committed to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all. 

Position Purpose: The West Chester Area YMCA is currently seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to work in our Montessori program as a Lead Teacher. 

Responsibilities:

• Development, implementation, instruction and supervision of pre-primary children in the Montessori program as well as in the preschool summer day camp program 
• Deliver Montessori curriculum and demonstrate Montessori work as needed to program staff 
• Keep records on each student as requested by supervisor 
• Deliver positive communication with parents of Montessori students, including two scheduled conferences during school calendar year 
• Assist supervisor with parent special events, fundraising opportunities, parent conferences and other projects as requested 
• Responsible for the safety of the children in his/her care with the ability to predict an prevent, identify and respond to safety problems 
• Model YMCA Character Values at all times and incorporate into classroom and summer day camp curriculum 
• Oversee daily operation of summer day camp programs as needed 
• Assist in hiring and training of staff  
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor 

Qualifications:

• Must be Montessori certified or have equivalent experience 
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older 
• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field  
• Must have at least two years prior supervisory experience with pre-primary children in a Montessori school 
• Must obtain required clearances and provide a yearly health assessment 
• Ability to effectively use technology for programmatic needs 

Benefits:

• Making a difference in a person’s life every day 
• Fun, fast-paced work environment  
• Working for a diverse and inclusive community-based non-profit 
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance along with a 12% employer contribution to the retirement savings plan (after 2 years of service and must be at least 21 years of age)
• Opportunities for training and advancement
• Flexible hours, paid time off and holidays
• Free Family Membership (all members of the family membership must live in the same household)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonuses