Preschool Lead Teacher Andover Early Learning Center

Greater Wichita YMCA; Andover (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team as a teacher in their Early Learning Center. This role emphasizes the importance of nurturing children's development through engaging activities and effective communication with families. The ideal candidate will possess strong supervisory skills, a passion for working with children, and the ability to maintain a safe and organized classroom environment. With a commitment to upholding the organization's values, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of young learners. Join a supportive team that values growth and development in a vibrant community setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 with a high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a licensed child care facility is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities.
• Maintain positive relations with families and communicate effectively.

Skills

Supervision

Communication Skills

Conflict Resolution

Maturity and Patience

Planning and Organization

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Child Development Associate Credential

12+ College Credits in Early Childhood Education

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Uphold the YMCA mission, vision and values as well as display the Character Development core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Ability to effectively supervise participants and maintain safety standards.
• Ability to work accurately at a fast pace.
• Ability to communicate effectively: both oral and written.
• Ability to handle all questions and concerns and resolve conflicts in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of maturity, patience, dependability, sound judgment; and the desire to work with all ages, especially children.

Planning:

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities.
• Plan in advance and turn into your Teacher/Director weekly lesson plans and supply needs.
• Post current lesson plans in classroom at all times.
• Develop a daily schedule that provides a balance of active and quiet activities, individual and group times.
• Arrange the classroom to provide for learning centers and rotate toys routinely.
• Monitor children’s developmental progress through observation records, checklists, daily reports, and formal assessments.

Parent Communication:

• Maintain positive, open relations with all families.
• Address and greet parents by name upon arrival and departure.
• Reinforce daily to parent and child the successes and positive behaviors exhibited.
• Visit with parents and keep record of all behavior concerns as may arise.
• Communicate all concerns and provide written documentation of all concerns to Lead Teacher/Director.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences twice yearly as scheduled and more often as needed.
• Facilitate all classroom activities, participate, model, and observe as necessary.

Classroom Organization:

• Manage all classroom supplies and equipment in a safe and organized manner.
• Maintain the classroom environment to support smooth transitions and the independent learning of children.
• Maintain neatly all storage areas.
• Follow cleaning schedule, as posted and additional items deemed necessary.
• Display all postings and children’s work in a neat and orderly manner.

Maintain a safe, secure and clean environment:

• Lift and carry children as needed.
• Follow all program guidelines in regard to food service, clean up and food storage.
• Complete accident/incident reports in a timely manner, following the chain of command, have the report signed and provide a copy to the parent on the day of the incident.
• Support and demonstrate discipline practices in accordance with the YMCA policies and KDHE regulations.

Maintain professionalism:

• Attend all required staff meetings and trainings.
• Follow program dress code.
• Maintain appropriate attendance.
• Maintain eye contact and smile at parents, children, and staff during all communications.
• Maintain confidentiality on a strict need-to-know basis with parents, staff, outside agencies, and the general community.
• Plan and complete in-service hours as required by KDHE and as requested by Teacher/Director.
• Meet and/or exceed all KDHE regulations and CACFP guidelines in relation to programming for children birth to six.
• Represent the YMCA well to all who come into contact with you and your program.
• Take concerns and complaints directly to the Teacher/Director, thus eliminating unnecessary negativity and misunderstandings.
• DO ANYTHING DEEMED NECESSARY TO MAKE THE CENTER FUNCTION IN AN EFFICIENT AND APPROPRIATE MANNER.

EFFECT ON END RESULT:

When a teacher does a quality job, the children will feel positive about themselves and look forward to coming to the Early Learning Center.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum age 18 years of age and high school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months’ experience in a licensed child care facility.
• Maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Signs and Symptoms certification or acquire within 30 days of hire.
• Have record of negative TB Screen and Physical within the last 6 months.
• Meet all Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Regulations.
• 12 hours of observations (5 of 2½ hours each) in a licensed facility with children of the same age as enrolled in the facility that the teacher will be working in.
• Must attend New Employee Orientation within 30 days of hire.

PREFERRED NAEYC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Training and education in a professional program, BA, AA, Child Development Associate credential (CDA), in education or 12+ college credits in ECE, Program Directors Approval (PDA) for up to 24 children.
• One year experience in a licensed child care facility.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively with people and monitor property and activity.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Must be able to bend and squat repetitively.
• Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to perform light physical activity.
• Maintain a positive attitude and make the environment an encouraging experience for all.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.