Lead Teacher: Early Learning & Child Development Leader

Choose901; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South seeks a full-time Lead Teacher to manage an early learning classroom and support the academic, social, and emotional development of children. The role involves leading staff, planning curricula, and maintaining a safe, engaging environment.

Responsibilities include bi-weekly planning, parent communication, and portfolio development, while ensuring licensing standards and safety procedures are followed. This is a full-time position with a typical M-F schedule.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• At least 12 college units in early childhood development or education. Comparable training, coursework or certifications will be considered.
• Two or more years of experience as an early learning educator or teacher.
• Meets minimum qualifications for childcare educator as outlined in the Tennessee Department of Health standards for childcare.
• Knowledge of child care licensing requirements for Tennessee Department of Health for childcare and YMCA standards.
• State approved first-aid certification.
• Current state approved infant/child (or community if school aged) CPR certification.
• TB test or signed statement from a medical provider showing negative results for tuberculosis
• Medical Physical Exam- Required by DHS
• Completion of minimum STARS required training
• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
• Must meet all other required qualifications set by DHS- Child care Licensing

Responsibilities

• Leading assigned classroom and taking responsibility for ensuring all classroom standards are met including, but not limited to: Teach curriculum with fidelity.
• Bi-weekly collaborative planning.
• Engaging in ongoing professional development opportunities as directed by Center Lead Teacher/Center Director.
• Coaching and supporting Assistant Teachers in planning and implementing the classroom daily schedule and structure.
• Providing a high quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum meeting state of Tennessee early education standards.
• Completing developmental portfolios on enrolled children.
• Ensuring parents are communicated with regarding their child’s development through daily use of parent communication tools and parent conferences.
• Maintaining clean, stimulating and orderly program spaces.
• Submitting order requests appropriate supplies, equipment, and materials in a timely manner; maintaining accurate and complete records.
• Establishing emergency procedures that meet or exceed safety and licensing standards and that these procedures are followed.
• Planning and conducting parent involvement events and activities.
• Participating in planning program promotion and publicity and complying with risk management standards.
• Assuring compliance with state and local regulations and DHS licensing requirements.
• Maintaining all trainings and education hours required by the State of Tennessee DHS.
• Modeling superior communication and leadership to the classroom team including teachers, assistants, and aides.
• Assuming other duties as assigned by the Center Director or Child care Coordinator.

Skills

First-aid certified

CPR certified

Diversity awareness

Classroom leadership

Strong communication

Education

12 college units in early childhood development or education

Job description

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South seeks a full-time Lead Teacher to manage an early learning classroom and support the academic, social, and emotional development of children. The role involves leading staff, planning curricula, and maintaining a safe, engaging environment.

Responsibilities include bi-weekly planning, parent communication, and portfolio development, while ensuring licensing standards and safety procedures are followed. This is a full-time position with a typical M-F schedule.