St Marys Afterschool Teacher

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE CHESAPEAKE INC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and supervising a high-quality early childhood classroom at the St. Mary’s County Family YMCA. This role ensures compliance with Maryland licensing standards while supporting the YMCA mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The YMCA is expanding childcare services in St. Mary’s County through a new licensed center serving local families, with the YMCA responsible for staffing, programming, and daily operations.

Requirements

• Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans
• Create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
• Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Use observation and assessment tools to track progress
• Maintain constant supervision and ensure child safety at all times
• Follow Maryland Office of Child Care (OCC) licensing regulations
• Maintain proper staff-to-child ratios
• Implement emergency procedures when necessary
• Supervise assistant teachers and aides
• Delegate classroom responsibilities and provide guidance
• Model YMCA values and professionalism
• Maintain accurate attendance, incident reports, and documentation
• Ensure classroom cleanliness and organization
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and YMCA initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed