Preschool Lead Teacher

YMCA of Coastal Georgia; Pooler (GA); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

West Chatham YMCA is seeking a Preschool Lead Teacher in Pooler, GA to develop and supervise the preschool curriculum, plan daily activities, and ensure the safety and well-being of children. You will partner with an assistant teacher, engage families, and support YMCA program goals while modeling caring, honesty and responsibility.

The role requires being 18+, a CDA or equivalent, and readiness to complete required trainings and background checks.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• CDA credential and 1 year teaching experience or High school diploma and 3 years of teaching experience and proof of DHR approved continuing education classes.
• Organizational skills.
• Knowledge of social, emotional cognitive and developmental needs for young children.
• Working knowledge of State Child Care programming requirements for licensing.
• Ability to foster positive staff, parent and child relations.
• Effective leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain authorization to work with children under the Georgia Department of Labor and YMCA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Caring as primary provider for a group of children.
• Oversee classroom by planning daily activities and coordinating work with assistant teachers.
• Ensuring the care, safety, and well being of all children in the group.
• Planning and implementing a program geared to preschool children; including daily theme oriented lesson plans.
• Setting up the physical environment to meet the needs of preschool children.
• Demonstrating, verbally and by role modeling, a sound knowledge of good teaching practices.
• Taking the place of the director, when asked, in his or her absence and dealing with any special situations that may arise.
• Participating in staff meetings and ongoing training as deemed necessary
• Providing information to parents regarding their children and discussing general child development issues.
• Responsible for addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Preventing incidents of child abuse, identifying incidents of abuse, and reacting properly when they occur.
• Scheduling coverage for room on a day-to-day basis.
• Assist in the overall retention and satisfaction of YMCA members through appropriate customer service.
• Assist in the annual campaign fundraising program for the YMCA.
• Maintain a positive and cheerful attitude with staff, parents and children.

Skills

Caring

Planning daily activities

Staff coordination

Curriculum implementation

Safety & welfare

Parent communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

CDA credential

High school diploma

DHR continuing education

Job description

# Preschool Lead TeacherWest Chatham YMCA - Pooler, GA 31322## OverviewSalary Range$16.00Position TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelHigh SchoolCategoryChildcare/Preschool## Description**GENERAL SUMMARY**The Pre-School Lead Teacher is responsible for providing development, implementation & supervision of the curriculum in the classroom. In addition, every position in the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the four pillars of character - caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES**1. Caring as primary provider for a group of children.2. Oversee classroom by planning daily activities and coordinating work with assistant teachers.3. Ensuring the care, safety, and well being of all children in the group.4. Planning and implementing a program geared to preschool children; including daily theme oriented lesson plans.5. Setting up the physical environment to meet the needs of preschool children.6. Demonstrating, verbally and by role modeling, a sound knowledge of good teaching practices.7. Taking the place of the director, when asked, in his or her absence and dealing with any special situations that may arise.8. Participating in staff meetings and ongoing training as deemed necessary9. Providing information to parents regarding their children and discussing general child development issues. Responsible for addressing complaints and resolving problems.10. Preventing incidents of child abuse, identifying incidents of abuse, and reacting properly when they occur.11. Scheduling coverage for room on a day-to-day basis.12. Assist in the overall retention and satisfaction of YMCA members through appropriate customer service.13. Assist in the annual campaign fundraising program for the YMCA.14. Maintain a positive and cheerful attitude with staff, parents and children.## Qualifications**QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Must be 18 years of age.2. CDA credential and 1 year teaching experience or High school diploma and 3 years of teaching experience and proof of DHR approved continuing education classes3. Organizational skills4. Knowledge of social, emotional cognitive and developmental needs for young children5. Working knowledge of State Child Care programming requirements for licensing6. Ability to foster positive staff, parent and child relations7. Effective leadership, communication, and organizational skills8. Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain authorization to work with children under the Georgia Department of Labor and YMCA guidelines**CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS**1. CPR and First Aid required within 30 days of employment2. Fire Safety and DHR Core Child Care classes required within 60 days of employment.3. Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain authorization to work with children under the Georgia Department of Labor and YMCA guidelines