Preschool Lead Teacher

About the role

The Preschool Lead Teacher supports the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to community strengthening through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement weekly lesson plans and program goals with the support of the director.
• Interact with all children to encourage their individual development daily.
• Maintain necessary program records.
• Establish relationships and maintain positive communication with all guardians.
• Maintain supervision of all students.
• Provide a safe, clean, and risk-free environment.
• Engage with the children to encourage their development and involvement in activities.
• Maintain maintenance records, including, but not limited to, accident and incident reports, sign in/out sheets, attendance records.
• Greet parents and children daily and report or direct parental concerns to the lead teacher or director.
• Adhere to all program and district professional expectations and compliance.
• Use age-appropriate positive guidance to support children.
• Follow DHS procedures and help others do as well.
• Provide care for the needs of children.
• Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field, or
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field, and one-year experience with children, or
• An associate degree with a minimum of 2 years' experience.

Must keep an up-to-date DHS file. Ability to effectively use technology for programmatic needs. Obtain and maintain all new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire.

Work Conditions and Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, sitting, walking, communicating, and hearing.
• Occasional lifting and moving up to 25 pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Exposure to illness-causing bacteria and viruses.

Why You Need To Apply

Not meeting every single requirement? That’s perfectly okay! Research shows that women and marginalized groups are often hesitant to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. If you’re excited about this role, don’t let a few mismatches in your experience hold you back. We want to see your application!