LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER - LH - Ages 3-5

Buckeye Valley Family YMCA; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a passionate Lead Preschool Teacher to implement developmental programs for children aged 3-5. Position includes essential functions like maintaining safety standards, fostering relationships, and supervising staff while adhering to YMCA values. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and relevant experience in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience working with children required.
• 18 years or older, with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing activities that promote children's development.
• Maintain a safe and organized classroom environment.
• Develop positive relationships with children and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates/Bachelor's degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

AED certification

Job description

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Position Summary

Responsible for implementing an ongoing program of activities that promote the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of preschool children ages 2½ -5. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Position Summary

Responsible for implementing an ongoing program of activities that promote the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of preschool children ages 2½ -5. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Maintain staff/child ratio as set up by the Director of Child Development and the State of Ohio Licensing Regulations.
• Adhere to all health and safety requirements as described in the YMCA Child Care Risk Management guidelines and the State of Ohio Child Care regulations.
• Set up and maintain a well organized, safe and developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children’s learning and growth.
• Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self-esteem and self-discipline.
• Establish a positive relationship with each child’s family and share information regarding program news, changes, illnesses and other necessary information.
• Maintain accurate, complete and timely program records including but not limited to Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) documentation, attendance sheets, sign-in/sign-out records and accident/incident reports.
• Assist with the recruitment, supervision and training of staff and volunteers.
• Implement daily lesson/activity plans, including daily set-up and clean up.
• Supervise the children, classroom, and all activities.
• Report all staffing and classroom concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Manage confidential information.
• Attend all training workshops as posted by the Director of Child Development.
• Maintain updated CPR/First Aid, Recognition and Prevention of Child Abuse and Management of Communicable Diseases training.
  
  

Child Protection Responsibilities

• Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth.
• Participates in required abuse risk management training.
• Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
  
  

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader)

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Qualifications

At least 18 years of age; and possess a high school diploma or equivalent; and at least 6 months experience working with children in a development setting required; associates/bachelors degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.

CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, Child Abuse prevention and Management of Communicable Disease training.

Strong communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal).

Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Health, Wellness & Fitness

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