Lead Teacher

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver • Denver, CO

13d • $20 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Teacher works as part of the Y Academy Early Childhood Team, providing professional customer service and building relationships with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. In a co-teaching environment, the Lead Teacher implements educational curriculum in a play-based learning setting and supports each child’s development and wellbeing. The role also collaborates with families and fellow educators to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18.
• 3,185 hours of verified experience caring for and supervising four or more unrelated children under age eight.
• Current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level 1 or higher in version 3.0 of the Colorado Shines PDIS credentialing system.
• Six semester credits in Early Childhood Education, including one course in Introduction to Early Childhood Professions, Early Childhood Guidance Strategies, or Pyramid Plus Model Training.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Passion for helping young children thrive.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Physical ability to perform tasks required to teach, care for, and ensure the safety of children.

Responsibilities

• Create an inclusive, warm classroom centered on play-based learning and the whole child.
• Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of all children.
• Support each child’s physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth and development.
• Plan and implement curriculum using appropriate practices and the Reggio-Emilio approach.
• Participate in family-friendly parent-teacher conferences and engagement programs.
• Maintain a cheerful, nurturing, healthy, safe, and clean classroom, with materials accessible to children.
• Share children’s accomplishments with families and send photos or videos at timely intervals through approved communication channels.
• Assess children’s developmental milestones through Teaching Strategies Gold.
• Collaboratively lead and mentor a classroom team to support children’s growth and success.
• Assist with planning and preparing professional development for early childhood professionals.
• Help create a center-wide shared vision for a team-teaching environment.
• Develop a strong understanding of and connection to YMCA programs and offerings.
• Comply with YMCA child abuse prevention policies, including screening, training, supervision, and reporting requirements.

Benefits

• Health and vision care
• Dental insurance
• Retirement contribution options, including a company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Free membership program
• Program discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree