Preschool Lead Teacher: Build Bright Futures (Full-Time)

Comunidade Metodista; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Northern Utah in Ogden, UT is seeking an Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher to guide curriculum, write lesson plans, assess children, and communicate with families. You will join a team delivering high-quality preschool for 3-4 year olds in the YMCA preschool program.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in ECE or related field, 2+ years of early education experience, and holds or can obtain First Aid/CPR and Food Handler certifications within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or related degree.
• At least 2 years of experience in education, preferably with young children.
• Must obtain and become certified in First Aid, CPR and Food Handlers within 30 days of hire date
• Background check with fingerprinting within 10 days of hire date and prior to working with children
• Must be available to work Full Time, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Able to engage preschool age children while teaching through conversation and other skill-based lesson plans
• Demonstrates reliability, flexibility, organization and ability to follow directions as tasks are assigned
• Ability to write and carry out lesson plans
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to prioritize appropriately
• Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional and articulate when dealing with others
• Maintain a professional attitude toward children, families and co-workers
• Ability to attend all trainings and meetings as required even if scheduled outside normal working or regular scheduled hours
• Must be able to work autonomously within the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
• Current Driver's License
• Some college and/or experience working with preschool age children
• Verbal and written Spanish skills are a plus
• Computer Proficiencies: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Google Platform (Gmail, Calendar, Google Docs), internet, basic typing skills

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the ECE Director, the Lead Teacher is responsible for implementing curriculum determined by the ECE Director, writing lesson plans, assessing children and communicating with parents
• Responsible for working with a team to provide High Quality preschool through daily activities for students, age 3-4 years old that attend the YMCA preschool program
• Creating activities that are aimed at increasing student's academic, social, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Spanish (basic)

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Typing

Lesson planning

Education

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

2+ years of experience in education with young children

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Platform

Job description

YMCA of Northern Utah in Ogden, UT is seeking an Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher to guide curriculum, write lesson plans, assess children, and communicate with families. You will join a team delivering high-quality preschool for 3-4 year olds in the YMCA preschool program.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in ECE or related field, 2+ years of early education experience, and holds or can obtain First Aid/CPR and Food Handler certifications within 30 days.