Lead Preschool Teacher

Lake Superior YMCA; Minnesota; On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee assistance program

Family YMCA membership (2 adults)

Program discounts

Paid time off (≈120 hours/yr)

Paid parental leave

Calm app subscription

Paid holidays

Referral program

Engagement and appreciation activities

Growth and development opportunities

Free parking

Leadership certification and training

Job summary

Lake Superior YMCA in Hermantown, MN seeks a dedicated Teacher to lead and implement high-quality early childhood education in our YMCA service area. You will supervise Assistant Teachers and Aides while delivering engaging, standards-aligned lessons in a safe, nurturing environment.

You will collaborate with staff and families, maintain records, and ensure compliance with licensure requirements. This full-time role offers a quarterly retention bonus and a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Leads and supervise Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides.
• Develops and maintains a constructive 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 ensure inviting and nurturing 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 on a regular basis.
• Helps feed children; prepares meals and snacks.
• Completes reports in cases of suspected maltreatment or abuse to authorities.
• Assists students in emergencies and drills.
• Observes and evaluates children’s performance, behavior, social development, and health.

Responsibilities

• Leads and supervise Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides.
• Develops and maintains a constructive 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 ensure that the Center fosters an environment that is inviting and nurturing for every child.
• Delivers reports on potential concerns about students as to management as needed.
• Manages day-to-day classroom activities, including structured lessons, free play, bathroom breaks, lunch time and rest time for students.
• Leads parental and guardian conferences on regular basis.
• Helps feed children; prepare meals and snacks.
• Completes reports in cases of suspected maltreatment or abuse to appropriate authorities.
• Assists students in events of emergencies, including practice drills.
• Observes and evaluates children’s performance, behavior, social development, and physical health daily
• Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by law.
• Completes necessary trainings in accordancewithlicensure requirements.
• Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace. Meaningfully participate in and lead efforts to support the Y’s commitment to equity and diversity.
• Values : Accept and demonstrate the Y’s values
• Community : Desire to serve others and fulfill community needs
• Inclusion : Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions
• Relationships : Build rapport and relate well with others
• Developing Others : Take the initiative to assist in developing others
• Decision-Making : Make sound judgments, and transfer learning from one situation to another
• Change Capacity : Demonstrate an openness to change, and seek opportunities in the change process

Skills

Staff supervision

Lesson planning

Child development

Parent communication

Safety and health awareness

Education

Experience as a teacher in childcare center

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full-time Regular Hermantown Hermantown, MN, US

16 days ago Requisition ID: 1724

Salary Range: $17.00 To $18.00 Hourly

Job Title: Teacher

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full Time

Reports to: Early Childhood Education Center Executive Director

This position is eligible for a quarterly retention bonus based on the number of hours worked in the center.

• Retirement accounts (You can contribute at any time, but the Y will contribute 12% after two years of service with 1,000 hours in each of the two years)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Plans
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts available
• Long and Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Complimentary nationwide 2 adult family membership to the Y
• Discounts on programs, summer camps, YMCA Camp Miller
• Paid time off (About 120 hours/ year and starting with 40 hours)
• Paid parental leave
• Subscription to the Calm app
• Paid holidays
• Team member referral program
• Employee engagement and appreciation activities
• Growth and development opportunities
• Free parking
• Leadership certification and related training offered and encouraged

*Now offering quarterly retention bonuses for teachers and assistant teachers*

Summary/Objective

The Teacher is required to adhere and implement the mission, goals, and values of the Lake Superior YMCA within the local community. This involves delivering high-quality early childhood education in the YMCA service area. This position is responsible for instructional leadership, curriculum, and program activities. The Teacher supervises the Assistant Teachers and Teacher’s Aides. The Teacher supervises and guides a child’s development in a safe and healthy environment.

Our Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming : we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

Essential Functions

• Leads and supervise 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 ensure that the Center fosters an environment that is inviting and nurturing for every child
• Delivers reports on potential concerns about students as to management as needed
• Manages day-to-day classroom activities, including structured lessons, free play, bathroom breaks, lunch time and rest time for students
• Leads parental and guardian conferences on regular basis
• Helps feed children; prepare meals and snacks
• Completes reports in cases of suspected maltreatment or abuse to appropriate authorities
• Assists students in events of emergencies, including practice drills
• Observes and evaluates children’s performance, behavior, social development, and physical health daily
• Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by law
• Completes necessary trainings in accordancewithlicensure requirements
• Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace. Meaningfully participate in and lead efforts to support the Y’s commitment to equity and diversity.
• Values : Accept and demonstrate the Y’s values
• Community : Desire to serve others and fulfill community needs
• Inclusion : Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions
• Relationships : Build rapport and relate well with others
• Developing Others : Take the initiative to assist in developing others
• Decision-Making : Make sound judgments, and transfer learning from one situation to another
• Change Capacity : Demonstrate an openness to change, and seek opportunities in the change process

Supervisory Responsibility

This positionwill supervise the daily interactions of Assistant Teachers and Teacher’s Aides for compliance and follow through of daily and required tasks.

This job operates in a typical classroom environment equipped with desks, chairs, toys, andotherclassroom equipment.Teachers will interact with children in early learning classrooms regularly for a majority of their day.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• TheTeacheris occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to25pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to40pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position is either part-time or full-time, which depends on needs of the Center. Theworkdaysare Monday through Friday. Hours will depend on needs of the Center and extended hours may be necessary as needed to cover staffing during center hours.

CPR or First Aid Certifications

CPR or First Aid Certifications (within 60 days of hire). The YMCA will provide training, if needed.

• Commitment of supporting principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action to achieve a diverse work environment.

Preferred Education and Experience

Experiencingas a teacherin a childcare centeror related facility

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be able to successfully passMinnesota Department of Human Services Netstudy2.0criminal background check.

EEO Statement

The Lake Superior YMCA (the Y) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment with regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Y complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,responsibilities,and activities may change at any time with or without notice.