Preschool Lead Teacher

YMCA of Central Stark County (Ohio); North Canton (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading community organization is seeking a Full-Time Preschool Lead Teacher to oversee the education and well-being of young children. The successful candidate will create lesson plans, supervise staff, and maintain communication with parents. With an attractive benefits package including paid medical, retirement contributions, and generous time off, this position is ideal for someone passionate about early childhood education.

Benefits

85% paid medical, dental, and vision

Fully paid short and long-term disability

Generous vacation

Free membership

Discounts on child care and programs

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Preferably possesses early childhood classroom experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement daily lesson/activity plans.
• Supervise and lead the classroom team.
• Conduct parent conferences and maintain effective communication.

Skills

Lesson planning

Child development knowledge

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in education or related field

Tools

First aid training

CPR training

Job description

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Position: Full-Time Preschool Lead Teacher

Starting Pay: $14.00 - $16.00/hr

Responsibilities:

• Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans
• Responsible for the well-being and personal growth of the children
• Leads the classroom team, including supervision of Assistant Teachers
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child
• Conducts parent conferences and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents
• Maintains classroom and program equipment
• Maintains required program records
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training
• Maintains training in First aid, CPR, Communicable Diseases, and Child Abuse Awareness, as well as 10 hours of Ohio-Approved training per year

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 18 years old
• High school graduate
• Associates degree or higher in education or related field or CPL level 3 or above

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Early childhood classroom experience, including lesson planning and conducting assessments
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice

Benefits: Competitive package including 85% paid medical, dental, and vision; fully paid short and long-term disability; 3x salary life insurance; 10% retirement paid by the association (upon eligibility); paid sick leave; generous vacation; free membership; discounts on child care and programs.

Note: This job posting is active and accepting applications.