Preschool Lead Teacher - Johnstown

YMCA of Northern Colorado; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Preschool Lead Teacher, where you will guide young minds and foster a nurturing environment. This role involves implementing engaging curriculum, supervising classroom activities, and ensuring the safety and well-being of children. You will collaborate with Assistant Teachers and maintain positive relationships with parents, all while embracing the core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in your community while enjoying a supportive workplace that values your contributions.

Benefits

Free Family Membership

Program discounts

Generous retirement benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Sick Time

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience working with Preschool aged children.
• Must meet ECT qualifications through CDHS.

Responsibilities

• Implements curriculum and daily lesson plans.
• Supervises children and maintains classroom safety.
• Conducts parent conferences and engages families.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Child Development Knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

CPR

First Aid

AED

Job description

Overview

The Preschool Lead Teacher provides direction for the program and classroom, implements program curriculum, ensures safety procedures are being implemented and assists in the direction and management of Assistant Teachers. ECT provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on achievement, relationships, and belonging through teaching the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Responsibilities

• Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
• Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans.
• Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.
• Supports in the supervision and direction of Assistant Teachers.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Ensures program is consistently following all YMCA, Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and Health Department expectations.
• Conducts parent conferences and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents. Engages parents in program activities and events.
• Maintains program site and equipment.
• Maintains required program records, registration forms, and medications.
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement of 21.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent – must meet ECT qualifications through CDHS.
• Minimum 1 year experience working with Preschool aged/Kindergarten aged children in a supervisory role.
• Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Ability to work with a wide range of age groups and demographics, and to collaborate well with various groups and individuals.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Ability and desire to embrace the mission of the YMCA.

Benefits

• (10+ hours/week) Free Family Membership
• (10+ hours/week) Program discounts
• Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Sick Time

Childcare benefits of more than $5000 are considered taxable income and will be processed accordingly. Limitations and restrictions apply to some programs.

Posted Salary Range

USD $19.00 - USD $23.00 /Hr.