Lead Pre-K Teacher: Inspire Growth Through Curriculum

YMCA of Greater Montgomery; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Montgomery seeks a Lead Teacher for its preschool program, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field. This role delivers a safe, developmentally appropriate learning environment across 180 instructional days plus planning days, with 7.5 hours per day including planning time.

Responsibilities include designing curricula, tracking child progress, maintaining records, and engaging families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• Minimum 30 hours of in-service PD annually, including the Early Childhood Education Conference.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and meet licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create, implement and evaluate a developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum with comprehensive lesson plans and materials.
• Maintain daily contact with parents about classroom activities and child progress.
• Provide a safe, organized classroom reflecting children's learning and growth; enforce age-appropriate discipline.
• Coordinate with OSR/DHR, complete required trainings, and support program quality and compliance.

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Montgomery seeks a Lead Teacher for its preschool program, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field. This role delivers a safe, developmentally appropriate learning environment across 180 instructional days plus planning days, with 7.5 hours per day including planning time.

Responsibilities include designing curricula, tracking child progress, maintaining records, and engaging families.