Lead Teacher, Early Learning Seattle Preschool Program
YMCA
- Seattle, WA
- $24.00-25.20 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
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 SummaryThe 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
- 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.
- 21 years of age or older.
- Two (2) years or more of experience working in a classroom environment with children kindergarten aged and younger.
- 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.
- 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.*
- TB test by Mantoux method.**
- HIV/AIDS training certification.*
- Completion of minimum STARS required training.***
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Honesty
- Caring
- Passion for Excellence