Lead Pre-K Teacher

Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Montgomery; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA Family Membership

Program Discounts

Employer-Funded Retirement Plan

8 Paid Holidays

Tuition Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Montgomery is seeking a Lead Teacher to provide a safe, developmentally appropriate preschool program. Responsibilities include implementing the curriculum, maintaining accurate records, and managing classroom dynamics.

Qualified candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and meet specified training requirements. Benefits include a YMCA Family Membership and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• At least 30 hours of professional development annually.
• Must have current CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Implement curriculum with comprehensive lesson plans.
• Maintain classroom environment reflecting children's learning.
• Document children's progress and maintain records.

Skills

Classroom management

Parent communication

Curriculum development

Knowledge of child development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Training in Early Childhood

Job description

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, CHILD DEVELOPMENT OR A RELATED FIELD.

The Lead Teacher is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate preschool program in accordance with all Office of School Readiness program guidelines. Lead Teacher will have 187 days of service. The Lead Teacher will provide 180 days of service to the children and 7 days of Pre-K related activities (including Pre- and Post-planning, staff development, classroom set-up and take down). The teacher is expected to work and be compensated based on 7.5 hours of work per day which includes 6.5 hours of instruction and 1 hour of planning with auxiliary teacher.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Create, implement and evaluate the curriculum with comprehensive lesson plans and necessary materials to ensure premier quality and innovation.
• Maintain continuous contact with parents over the summer for the upcoming school year
• Provides a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children’s learning and growth
• Responsible for managing classroom, maintain control, and serve as a role model with clear rules for safety and mutual respect, age-appropriate discipline methods and a program that demonstrates knowledge of child development.
• Keep parents apprised daily of room activities and/or child’s progress.
• Maintain accurate classroom records and emergency contact information, maintaining confidentiality of information provided by parents, staff and administration.
• Display a positive attitude that is conducive to good public relations.
• Knowledge of Office of School Readiness policies and procedures.
• Monitor and document children progress including daily input the required information for GOLD and other ODR requirements.
• Implementing DAP activities and instruction, creating a safe and stimulating learning environment and collaborating with families and other professionals to support children development
• Lead family involvement activities as required by OSR.
• Ensures all Teaching Strategies Gold check points are met.
• Carries out 2 parent conferences a year.
• Assist Director with maintaining DHR licensing.
• Ensures DECA-P evaluations are completed on each child
• Ensures all ASQs are completed on each child.
• Maintain clean and organized classrooms
• Participate in required OSR and DHR training.
• Participate in professional development opportunities as well as on-going in-service and educational development opportunities provided by YMCA.
• Any other task that may be deemed necessary by Program Director and/or OSR teaching coach.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

All lead teachers must be 21 years of age or older; must have Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field. Must have training specifically in the early childhood field. At least 30 hours of in-service professional development and training annually, including 12 hours at the Early Childhood Education Conference. All degrees must be from an institution that has received regional accreditation.

CERTIFICATES AND TRAININGS

• Current CPR, First Aid/AED or within 30 days or hire
• Required mandatory YMCA trainings

BENEFITS INCLUDE

• YMCA Family Membership
• Program Discounts
• 12% Employer‑Funded Retirement Plan after 1 year
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Troy University Tuition Discount for Staff and Dependents
• Professional Development Opportunities & trainings

The YMCA of Greater Montgomery is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment is subject to a background check.