Lead Teacher
About The Position
Under the direction of the Preschool Director and in accordance with the YMCA of South Palm Beach County’s general policies, goals, and standards, the Preschool Teacher implements the Creative Curriculum with aspects of the Reggio Emilia philosophy and provides a nurturing, well-supervised, and safe environment for preschool children. The teacher leads a class with the assistance of an assistant, plans activities that develop readiness skills across subject areas, and is responsible for classroom discipline in accordance with school policy. The teacher communicates with parents and staff, supports a clean and orderly classroom, and contributes to quality care for YMCA preschool students.
Requirements
- Demonstrate commitment to the mission and goals of the YMCA of South Palm Beach County.
- Ability to work effectively with people and be a team member.
- Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, or a CDA.
- Start a 40-hour HRS course within 3 months of employment.
- Complete 24 in-service hours per year of continuing education courses.
- Knowledge of Teaching Strategies GOLD and completion of GOLD trainings.
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with parents, the Child Development Director, and other staff.
- Ability to plan lessons effectively and lead a class with the help of an assistant.
- Successful criminal background check and drug screen.
Responsibilities
- Implement the Creative Curriculum, incorporating aspects of the Reggio Emilia curriculum philosophy.
- Provide a nurturing, well-supervised, and safe environment for preschool children.
- Lead a class successfully with the help of an assistant.
- Plan lessons and activities that enhance readiness skills in areas including Language Arts, Math/Science, Manipulation, Gross Motor, and Arts.
- Discipline the class according to school policy; notify the Director and document consistent negative behavior.
- Notify the Child Development Director in the event of an absence.
- Attend organized staff meetings.
- Submit lesson plans every Friday for the following week.
- Provide a parent newsletter every month.
- Participate in keeping the classroom clean and orderly.
- Supervise and interact with children on the playground.
- Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the Preschool Director or assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
