Teacher Lead III

Crossroads YMCA; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading nonprofit as a Teacher Lead III and play a vital role in shaping the future of children. This part-time position involves implementing curriculum, supervising classroom activities, and fostering relationships with families. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education and a passion for youth development. The role emphasizes quality experiences aligned with YMCA values.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience required.
• CPR/AED & First Aid certifications required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Implements curriculum and facilitates programming in compliance with health and safety standards.
• Supervises children and classroom activities while conducting ongoing evaluations.
• Builds positive relationships with parents and engages them as volunteers.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education

Tools

Microsoft

Google applications

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Position Summary

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Teacher Lead III provides classroom direction, implements curriculum, and fosters student growth through individualized progress plans. The role emphasizes delivering quality experiences aligned with YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. This position is limited to the duration of the preschool program school session and may change based on local trends.

Essential Functions

1. Implements curriculum within established guidelines.
2. Facilitates programming and curriculum following health and safety standards.
3. Nurtures children through purposeful programming that promotes achievement and belonging, developing relationships among youth and families.
4. Supervises children, classroom activities, and all related operations, including ADA accommodations, leading the Preschool Assistant(s).
5. Conducts ongoing observations and evaluations of each child.
6. Builds positive relationships, conducts parent conferences, maintains effective communication with parents, engages them as volunteers, and connects them to the YMCA.
7. Maintains the program site and equipment responsibly and efficiently.
8. Keeps required records, including attendance and disciplinary actions.
9. Leads classroom activities, manages behavior, and provides work instructions.
10. Ensures students can attend classes in flexible settings and environments.
11. Possesses a passion for early learning and youth work.
12. Assists with student events.
13. Participates in securing gifts for the annual campaign.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education, with a current teaching license in Indiana with a kindergarten endorsement.
2. Minimum of 1 year of experience.
3. 12 continuing education units annually.
4. Completion of required training within designated time: Keeping your YMCA Safe, Daxko 100, Listen First, Bullying Management, Meet Sam, Behavior Management.
5. CPR/AED & First Aid certifications required within 30 days of hire.
6. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
7. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups.
8. Adept with Microsoft and Google applications.

YMCA Competencies (Team Leader)

The National YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

Core competencies include Mission Advancement, Collaboration, Operational Effectiveness, and Personal Growth, each with specific behavioral expectations.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

1. Effective communication abilities.
2. High alertness, concentration, and initiative.
3. Ability to lift 50 lbs., stand, walk, or sit for extended periods, and occasionally stoop/bend.
4. Maintain a neat appearance.
5. Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
6. Demonstrate initiative and sound judgment.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations