Preschool Lead Teacher

YMCA of Catawba Valley; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Catawba Valley is looking for a Preschool Lead Teacher who will be responsible for planning and implementing classroom activities. This role involves supervising children, ensuring their safety, and fostering a love of learning through play-based education. Qualified candidates should have a strong background in child care and early childhood education.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Contributions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years previous child care experience required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for both large and small group settings.
• Complete progress reports and developmental assessments as scheduled.
• Responsible for the supervision, safety, and care of children in the preschool area.

Skills

Communication

Behavior Management

Teamwork

Child Care

Multicultural Competency

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Completion of at least two years of college education in early childhood education

Coursework in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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Under the direction of Sr. Youth Development Director, or branch specific designee, and in accordance with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Preschool Lead Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing all classroom activities and lesson plans. The Preschool Lead Teacher assumes shared responsibility for the welfare, supervision and safety of the children enrolled in the programs and will help to ensure quality programs, safe activities, and participant satisfaction. Work towards the mission of the YMCA, while also fostering a love of learning within a community of quality, play-based education.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for both large and small group settings that build on the preschool's curriculum
• Follow and implement age based curriculum activities and modify based on each child’s diverse abilities
• Develop and maintain an effective system of classroom behavior management
• Complete progress reports and developmental assessments as scheduled
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding class activities, developmental progress, and behavior concerns
• Lead check in and check out procedures
• Responsible for the supervision, safety and care of children in the preschool area
• Drive classroom preparation and clean-up as well as that of common areas in the preschool
• Have knowledge of and enforce all applicable policies
• Send regular class emails detailing learning activities and class events
• Meet with parents as needed to address and manage developmental or behavioral concerns
• Provide mentoring and coaching to Assistant Teachers
• Promotion and implementation of YMCA mission
• Serve as an ambassador for the YMCA by positively communicating about other YMCA programs
• High School diploma or equivalency
• Completion of at least two years of college education preferably in early childhood education
• Minimum of 3 years previous child care experience required
• The qualified candidate must be at least 18 years old
• Completion of 20 hours of training in early childhood and curriculum best practices annually
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Completion of Basic Safety Series and Child Abuse Prevention trainings upon hire and annually thereafter
• Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment
• Model the YMCA character traits of caring, respect, responsibility and honesty
• Coursework in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Previous experience working with young children in a childcare, preschool, or educational setting preferred
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Contributions
  
  
  

USD $11.00 - USD $13.25 /Hr.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Non-profit Organization Management

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