Lead Early Childhood Teacher — Growth, Impact & Benefits

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Minnesota; On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Free YMCA family membership

Program discounts

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Calm app subscription

Paid holidays

Referral program

Growth opportunities

Free parking

Leadership certification training

Job summary

Lake Superior YMCA in Hermantown, MN seeks a Lead Transition Room Teacher to provide high-quality early childhood education, oversee classroom staff, and guide curriculum and program activities. The Teacher will supervise assistants and aides, ensure safety, and support child development within a nurturing environment.

The role includes delivering daily lesson plans, collaborating with team members, and conducting parent conferences.

Qualifications

• Experience as a teacher in a childcare center or related facility.

Responsibilities

• Leads and supervises Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides.
• Develops and maintains a constructive and ongoing rapport with children and parents.
• Creates activities that are fun and educational for the children.
• Develops and implements daily lesson plans for children.
• Collaborates with Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Aides to foster an inviting and nurturing center environment.
• Delivers reports on potential concerns about students to management as needed.
• Manages day-to-day classroom activities, including structured lessons, free play, bathroom breaks, lunch and rest times.
• Leads parental and guardian conferences regularly.
• Assists with feeding children; prepares meals and snacks.
• Completes reports in cases of suspected maltreatment or abuse to authorities.
• Assists students in emergencies, including drills.
• Observes and evaluates children’s performance, behavior, social development and physical health daily.
• Maintains accurate student records as required by law.
• Completes trainings in accordance with licensure requirements.
• Fosters an inclusive environment and supports the Y’s commitment to equity and diversity.
• Values: the Y’s values; Community; Inclusion; Relationships; Developing Others; Decision-Making; Change Capacity.

Education

Experience as a teacher in a childcare center or related facility

Job description

Lake Superior YMCA in Hermantown, MN seeks a Lead Transition Room Teacher to provide high-quality early childhood education, oversee classroom staff, and guide curriculum and program activities. The Teacher will supervise assistants and aides, ensure safety, and support child development within a nurturing environment.

The role includes delivering daily lesson plans, collaborating with team members, and conducting parent conferences.