Master Teacher - Early Learning & SEL Leader

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO & Holidays

403(b) plan

Training & Development

Diversity & Inclusion

Program Discounts

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking a Master Teacher for our early learning programs. The Master Teacher provides effective instructional strategies, classroom management, assessment, evaluation, and related research for children ages 3-5, in a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom climate.

Responsibilities include planning, curriculum implementation, and learning experiences that foster social-emotional development, problem solving, and school readiness, while maintaining a safe

Qualifications

• Official transcripts verifying educational qualifications relevant to early childhood education.
• Credentials such as ECE, CDA, or state teaching licenses.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote high-quality teaching and learning in the classroom that fosters academic readiness.
• Build a safe, orderly, and inclusive classroom environment for children to participate as individuals and as part of the class.
• Exhibit enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with children, parents, co-workers, administrators, and the community.
• Lead daily lesson planning and implement the approved curriculum to support cognitive, language, social/emotional, and physical development.
• Provide ongoing evaluations, assessments, and progress reports to guide instruction and family engagement.
• Coordinate with staff and families to ensure attendance, enrollment, and retention goals.

Skills

Instructional strategies

Classroom management

Assessment & evaluation

Curriculum planning

Social-emotional development

ELL support

Education

ECE certification

CDA credential

State teaching license

Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking a Master Teacher for our early learning programs. The Master Teacher provides effective instructional strategies, classroom management, assessment, evaluation, and related research for children ages 3-5, in a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom climate.

Responsibilities include planning, curriculum implementation, and learning experiences that foster social-emotional development, problem solving, and school readiness, while maintaining a safe