Preschool Lead Teacher (Full-Time)

About the role

The Preschool Lead Teacher at the Central Community Branch YMCA supports the Y, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This position oversees the preschool program, manages its budget, and ensures compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct program delivery in the classroom, at least 80% of the time.
• Manage the preschool program, including budgeting, program statistics, activity scheduling, and record maintenance.
• Supervise existing program activities, establish new ones, and expand the program within the community.
• Aid in marketing and distributing program information.
• Absorb compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and ensure YMCA standards are met.
• Develop and implement curriculum based on The Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold assessment.
• Conduct bi-yearly parent-teacher conferences.
• Recruit and onboard diverse staff, assist in their development, and evaluate performance.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule, including weekdays, early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends.
• Participate in Y activities and committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum EEC Director I qualified.
• One to two years related experience preferred.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Completion of Child Abuse Prevention, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training within 30 days of hire.
• Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards and completion of YMCA program-specific training.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Qualifications

• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule.

Benefits

Full benefit package includes generous PTO, access to facilities, medical, dental, disability, life, vision, and pet insurance, and the opportunity to participate in a 403B Retirement Savings Plan. New hires for Full-Time EEC teaching positions receive a $1000 bonus: $250 after 90 days, $250 after 180 days, and $500 on the first anniversary.

Pay

$19.00-$24.00/hour (based on education and experience).

Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 7:15am - 4:15pm (with one hour break).