Preschool Lead Teacher (Full-Time)

If you’re a team player and a cause driven leader ready to spread the Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility to the future leaders of our community, then we would love for you to join our Y family located at the Central Community Branch in Worcester!

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Preschool Lead Teacher at the Central Community Branch YMCA oversees the development and operations of the preschool program ensuring the program meets its intended goals.

Essential Functions:

• Acts as a Lead Teacher and will be responsible for direct program delivery, in the classroom, at least 80% of the time.
• Manages the preschool program, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in the program; creating and scheduling the activities or events; and maintaining program records or files.
• Ensures programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Assures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as they relate to program space and ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
• Responsible for curriculum development based on The Creative Curriculum guidelines and ongoing observations and assessments of children using the Teaching Strategies Gold on-line assessment program. Also Responsible for bi-yearly parent-teacher conferences.
• Assist in the recruitment and hiring of diverse staff. On-boards and develops them for success. Maintains staff schedule and evaluates staff performance.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions; develops and maintains collaborative relationships with staff, parents and caregivers, and community organizations (e.g., state childcare licensing agency) to maximize program impact and drive overall outcomes; maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
• Organizes or participates in Y activities, such as committees, special events, and fundraising.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to include weekdays, early mornings, evenings and occasional weekends.
• Participate, as requested, in association and branch staff meetings & committees
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum EEC Director I qualified.
• One to two years related experience (e.g., supervisor or coordinator of child care programs) preferred.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Within 30 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training.
• Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards and completion of YMCA program-specific training.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: 40hrs per week. Monday - Friday 7:15am - 4:15pm (one hour break)

Pay: Starting at $19.00-$24.00/hour (based on education and experience). Full benefit package to include, generous PTO, access to facilities, Medical, Dental, Disability, Life, Vision, & Pet Insurance, and ability to participate 403B Retirement Savings Plan. Also, once fully vested, the YMCA will pay into a retirement account for you!

New hires for Full-Time EEC teaching positions will get a $1000 bonus--of which, $250 will be paid upon 90 days of employment, $250 upon 180 days, and $500 on 1st anniversary.

If this sounds like something you are qualified to do and want to apply, please submit your online application with your resume and cover letter today!

About Us:

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to strengthen our community, beginning with you. We are a safe place for children, teens and vulnerable populations, and all staff, regardless of their role within the organization, are required to ensure the trust that families place in us is earned each and every day. Child protection is every employee’s job.