Preschool Teacher (Full-Time)

About Us

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Our culture embodies our mission and core values, striving to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are a safe place for children, teens, and vulnerable populations, ensuring the trust families place in us is earned daily. We are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined to support your journey and strengthen our community.

About the Role

The Preschool Teacher provides direction for the classroom and implements curriculum that promotes social, cultural, educational, physical, and emotional growth under the supervision of the Supervising Lead Teacher.

Responsibilities

• Has knowledge of and maintains NAEYC and DEEC standards.
• Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans to support a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Supervises the children, classroom, Teacher Assistants, and all activities, ensuring care and safety of children.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child according to the required schedule.
• Conducts parent conferences and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents; engages parents as volunteers.
• Maintains classroom and equipment.
• Maintains required program records including attendance, medical, and food service records.
• Posts schedule, curriculum, and menus according to regulation.
• Attends and participates in family nights, staff meetings, staff training, and YMCA special events.
• Performs additional duties as required and assigned by a supervisor to support the overall mission of the YMCA and ensure the success of the Child Care Department.

Requirements

• Meets educational and experience qualifications established by DEEC, NAEYC, and QRIS.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Preferred associate degree or evidence of enrollment in a college degree program.
• Must obtain and keep current certification in CPR, First Aid, and Child Abuse Prevention.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities and curriculum.
• Previous experience with diverse populations and ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

Pay

$18.50 to $22.38 per hour (based on education and experience).

Benefits

• Generous PTO.
• Access to facilities for immediate family.
• Medical, Dental, Disability, Life, Vision, and Pet Insurance.
• Ability to participate in a 403B Retirement Savings Plan; once fully vested, the YMCA will contribute to an account for you.
• $2,000 hiring bonus for full-time EEC teaching positions: $500 upon hire, $500 after a 90-day review, and $1,000 at the 180-day mark.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.