Head Start Preschool Lead Teacher

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is hiring a Preschool Teacher for 8th Street Preschool in Los Angeles, CA. You will foster nurturing relationships with children, plan daily lessons, and involve parents in the educational program.

You will ensure health and safety standards, document attendance and progress, and support development through developmentally appropriate activities aligned with Title 22 licensing and Head Start guidelines.

Qualifications

• Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Science, or a related field is required.
• Educational plan to complete BA degree in CDE/ECE will be required.

Responsibilities

• Nurtures children through purposeful programming and builds positive adult-child interactions.
• Ensures licensed preschool ratios and compliance with Title 22 regulations.
• Plans and implements curriculum, documents attendance and observations, and conducts conferences with parents.
• Maintains health and safety environment and participates in staff trainings and meetings.

Education

Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Science, or a related field

BA degree in CDE/ECE planned

Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is hiring a Preschool Teacher for 8th Street Preschool in Los Angeles, CA. You will foster nurturing relationships with children, plan daily lessons, and involve parents in the educational program.

You will ensure health and safety standards, document attendance and progress, and support development through developmentally appropriate activities aligned with Title 22 licensing and Head Start guidelines.