Teacher Lead I

Pay starts at $17.50 per hour and up based on experience.

Where Children Ages 1–5 Learn, Grow, and Thrive—and Great Teachers Make the Difference.

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 I provides direction for the classroom and implements program curriculum while driving the development and growth of students through individualized student progress plans. The Teacher Lead I provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. This position is limited to the duration of the Preschool Program school session and subject to change based on local school trends.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.

- Facilitate programming and curriculum within health and safety guidelines.

- Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to providing opportunities for achievement and belonging while developing relationships among youth and within families.

- Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities including ADA accommodations by leading the Teacher Assistant(s).

- Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.

- Cultivates positive relationships, conducts parent conferences, and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.

- Maintains program site and equipment in a responsible and efficient way.

- Maintains required program records including attendance and disciplinary actions.

- Lead all classroom activities, behavioral management and give work instructions.

- Ensure students can attend classes in flexible settings and environments.

- Possess a passion for teaching early learning and working with youth.

- Assist with special events for the students.

- Play a role in securing gifts for the annual campaign.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- CDA Credential or associate degree in Early Childhood Education is required.

- Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education with a Kindergarten Endorsement is preferred.

- Minimum of 2 years of experience is preferred.

- Must have 12 continuing education units annually.

- Required training completed within designated time of start: Keeping your YMCA Safe, Daxko 100, Listen First, Bullying Management, Meet Sam, Behavior Management and 13 Baseline Trainings.

- Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid and New Employee Orientation.

- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

- Adept computer skills with Office 360 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

- Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.

- Must have a high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative.

- Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.

- Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.

- Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.

- Must demonstrate initiative and sound judgment.