Lead Preschool Teacher (2.5 to 3-year-olds) - Downtown Location

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives? If so, we a rewarding opportunity for you to help children in your area learn and grow, as a Preschool Teacher at our YMCA Downtown location.

As a Lead Preschool Teacher of 2.5-3-year-old children, you will provide direction for the program and classroom, implementing a curriculum that fosters a positive environment for kids to have fun while learning and growing.

We are currently hiring for shifts Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm.

Compensation for this position is a range of $14-$18, based on experience. Position is year round.

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A Day as a Preschool Teacher:

• Design and implement daily lesson/activity plans within established guidelines
• Ensure the safety of the children
• Make ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child
• Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents/guardians & engage them as volunteers
• Maintain required program records, such as sign-in/sign-out rosters
• Monitor and engage in games and activities with children
• Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training

Qualifications:

• Experience in licensed child care facility preferred.
• Lesson planning experience
• Must meet educational and experience qualifications established by state law, including 18 hours of online training and in-service training
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications required within first 30 days of hire.
• New Employee Orientation required within first week of hire.
• High school degree required; one year of college preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Previous experience working with children from diverse background in a developmental setting preferred.
• Potty training experience preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities in both indoor and outdoor settings
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs

Work schedule

• Monday to Friday

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Other