Preschool Lead Teacher

YMCA of Dane County•Madison, WI

16d

About The Position

PRESCHOOL FLOAT LEAD TEACHER - Full Time! Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm Excellent Benefits! NO Weekends! FREE YMCA Membership! The West YMCA is looking for a professional, detailed oriented Preschool Float Lead Teacher that will create a fun and interactive environment in their classroom. The YMCA is well known for our dedication to our families and the community we serve while providing high quality, progressive early childhood education. The best qualified candidate will foster achievement, encourage belonging, act as positive role model for children and staff, while developing and implementing age-appropriate activities.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
High School diploma or equivalent
Lead Teacher classification recognized by Wisconsin State Licensing requirements.
Knowledge of general child growth and development, learning, and developmentally appropriate activities for children required.
Requires ability to effectively interact with, lead, and motivate members who have a variety of abilities and needs.
Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans

Responsibilities

Create fun and interactive learning experiences while serving as mentors to fellow Teachers.
Ensure the daily care of every child by following all licensing guidelines and company standards.
Communicate directly with parents and prospective parents to achieve success for the child.
Maintains proper records/department files.
Trains, provides guidance to and directs preschool assistant teachers and volunteers as needed.
Manages emergencies, unusual circumstances and behavior.
Creates a supportive and uplifting work environment.