Lead Infant & Toddler Teacher — CA Permit

Family YMCA of the Desert; La Quinta (CA); On-site; USD 27,207 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

Family YMCA of the Desert in La Quinta is hiring a Lead Teacher responsible for managing and supervising groups of children. The ideal candidate will have a solid educational background in Early Childhood Education and experience in a similar role.

The position requires strong commitment to child development and safety while leading the educational program. Applicants should hold relevant certifications and have excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have 24 or more units of Early Childhood Education, including core courses.
• 2 years of experience in an ECE program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a group of children aged 0-5 or 5-12.
• Lead the implementation of the daily program.
• Provide continuous supervision of assigned groups of children to assure safety.

Skills

Fluent English

Bi-lingual in Spanish

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

24 or more units of Early Childhood Education

2 years of experience in an ECE program

Teacher Permit issued by the State of CA

Job description

Family YMCA of the Desert in La Quinta is hiring a Lead Teacher responsible for managing and supervising groups of children. The ideal candidate will have a solid educational background in Early Childhood Education and experience in a similar role.

The position requires strong commitment to child development and safety while leading the educational program. Applicants should hold relevant certifications and have excellent communication skills.