Preschool Lead Teacher - Sherman Early Childhood Center

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to community well-being as a Preschool Lead Teacher. In this role, you will create a nurturing environment for young children, guiding their social, emotional, and cognitive development. Your responsibilities include planning engaging lesson plans and ensuring safety and adherence to state standards. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families, fostering a love for learning and preparing them for future success. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to be part of a supportive community, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of early childhood experience is required.
• Must have a high school degree or GED and child care certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage early childhood classroom structure and lesson plans.
• Ensure health, welfare, and safety of children in the program.

Skills

Enthusiasm for young children

Good communication skills

Patience

Good judgment

Good humor

Education

High school degree or GED

90 hour child care certification

Job description

Preschool Lead Teacher - Sherman Early Childhood Center

900 E 33rd St, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

How this role contributes to the Y’s mission:

As a Y Preschool Teacher, you will plan, manage and supervise early childhood classroom structure, including lesson plans, schedules, routines and transitions. The teacher will lead the classroom and support associates while ensuring adherence to state standards & regulations as well as to the Y’s philosophy and approach to early childhood education. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the health, welfare, and safety of the children enrolled in our program. You will also create an environment which fosters the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development of each child in your care. As a Y Preschool Teacher, you’ll contribute to the Y and to the overall community we serve by working with our littlest Y participants to help them prepare for success in school and life.

This work is right for you if you have:

• Enthusiasm for young children, patience, good humor, good judgment and a good spirit
• The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members, and other Y associates
• At least 1 year of early childhood experience
• A high school degree or GED
• Your 90 hour child care certification

The Y in Central Maryland provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Moreover, the Y is firmly committed to celebrating and achieving diversity and inclusion in all we do. We strive to be an anti-racist organization and expect all associates to treat others with respect, kindness and dignity, at all times. Thank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland. If being a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us.