Preschool Lead Teacher

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF-posted 2 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Savannah, GA
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The Pre-School Lead Teacher is responsible for providing development, implementation & supervision of the curriculum in the classroom. In addition, every position in the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the four pillars of character - caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

  • Caring as primary provider for a group of children.
  • Oversee classroom by planning daily activities and coordinating work with assistant teachers.
  • Ensuring the care, safety, and well being of all children in the group.
  • Planning and implementing a program geared to preschool children; including daily theme oriented lesson plans.
  • Setting up the physical environment to meet the needs of preschool children.
  • Demonstrating, verbally and by role modeling, a sound knowledge of good teaching practices.
  • Taking the place of the director, when asked, in his or her absence and dealing with any special situations that may arise.
  • Participating in staff meetings and ongoing training as deemed necessary
  • Providing information to parents regarding their children and discussing general child development issues. Responsible for addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  • Preventing incidents of child abuse, identifying incidents of abuse, and reacting properly when they occur.
  • Scheduling coverage for room on a day-to-day basis.
  • Assist in the overall retention and satisfaction of YMCA members through appropriate customer service.
  • Assist in the annual campaign fundraising program for the YMCA.
  • Maintain a positive and cheerful attitude with staff, parents and children.
  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • CDA credential and 1 year teaching experience or High school diploma and 3 years of teaching experience and proof of DHR approved continuing education classes
  • Organizational skills
  • Knowledge of social, emotional cognitive and developmental needs for young children
  • Working knowledge of State Child Care programming requirements for licensing
  • Ability to foster positive staff, parent and child relations
  • Effective leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain authorization to work with children under the Georgia Department of Labor and YMCA guidelines
  • CPR and First Aid required within 30 days of employment
  • Fire Safety and DHR Core Child Care classes required within 60 days of employment.
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain authorization to work with children under the Georgia Department of Labor and YMCA guidelines
  • The YMCA of Coastal Georgia offers a generous benefit package for full-time staff, including medical/vision, dental, retirement, and paid time off.
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