Lead Teacher, Early Learning Seattle Preschool Program

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Seattle, WA

6h • $24 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Our Commitment to Equity
The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.
Job Summary
The Lead Teacher, Early Learning Seattle Preschool Program is responsible for leadership in a Seattle Preschool Program, managing the activities and curriculum for the classroom and supervising a group of children.
What you'll get from working at The Y
Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
Free access to mental health resources
Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp, and outdoor leadership programs: 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff
Hiring Range: $24.00-28.50/hr DOE

Requirements

• 21 years of age or older.
• Two (2) years or more of experience working in a classroom environment with children kindergarten aged and younger.
• Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree or at least 30 hours of ECE college credits.
• Current state approved a first-aid certification.
• Current state approved infant/child (or community if school aged) CPR certification.
• HIV/AIDS training certification.
• Completion of minimum STARS required training.
• We require pre-employment TB tests and MMR vaccination. To make this process convenient for our new hires, we offer Concentra options at no cost to you.
• At hire, or earliest possible training (but no later than 90 days after employment.)
• Prior to beginning child care duties.
• At hire, or earliest possible training (but no later than six months after employment.)

Nice To Haves

• Prefer candidate with supervisory experience or that has provided coaching/support to other staff.
• Prefer candidate will have a bachelor’s degree (BA) in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and/or a P-3 Teaching Endorsement. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
• Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum in accordance with the Youth Development goals of the YMCA. Ultimately responsible for the quality and completion of all classroom plans, including lesson, behavior and event plans.
• Supervises a group of children to ensure their health and safety, and to provide for a positive experience for each child.
• Provides guidance to staff/volunteers overseeing the activities of groups of children.
• Assists in meeting the contract requirements, deadlines, and deliverables of the program associated with the City of Seattle contracts.
• Professionally communicates day-to-day, confidential and evaluative information with parents/guardians including child-based assessments, individual parent communication, and parent/teacher conferences.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergency procedures.
• Maintains a developmentally appropriate classroom including, appearance, décor, and cleanliness of site.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Benefits

• Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp, and outdoor leadership programs: 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level