Educational Preschool Lead Teacher

Job Description

Position:          Educational Preschool Lead Teacher

Supervisors:   Youth, Family Director, Supervised Play/Preschool Class Coordinator

Prerequisites:

·        Must have 1-3 years experience working with children ages 2-5

·        Must have or obtain First Aid and CPR certifications within the first 60 days of employment

·        Must have or obtain YMCA Child Abuse Prevention within the first 30 days of employment

·        Must be physically able to work with young children and perform all duties in the day to day activities

General Responsibilities:

The Educational Preschool Lead Teacher will be responsible for the daily operation of the preschool program.  This will include the implementation of all daily activities.  The teacher is responsible for ensuring children’s cognitive development and holds primary responsibility for the education, health, welfare and safety of the children in the program.

Core Competencies

1. Supports the Mission, Vision and Direction of the YMCA: Understands and supports the mission of the YMCA; displays the YMCA values; displays flexibility and accepts change; is willing to try new methods and make suggestions; shows a strong commitment to the YMCA; conveys enthusiasm for the YMCA and his/her work.

2. Builds Community: Understands and embraces the role of volunteers; helps members and participants make connections to others and to the YMCA; practices effective relationship-building techniques; understands the role of fund-raising in achieving the YMCA mission.

3. Provides a Quality Experience for Members, Participants, Internal Customers and Others: 
   Possesses the ability to deliver outstanding experiences for members, participants, internal customers and others; builds warm and supportive relationships; consistently greets and assists everyone in a positive way; strives to provide service that will exceed expectations; responds to concerns and complaints in away that makes each person feel valued; initiates action for prompt resolution; looks for better ways to serve and involve members, participants, internal customers and others.

4. Works Productively: Demonstrates responsible actions; consistently performs duties in a safe and conscientious manner within the agreed upon timeframe; follows standards, policies, and procedures; is reliable and consistently punctual; actively participates in staff meetings, required trainings, and other work related activities; uses good judgment; uses YMCA resources appropriately and efficiently.

5. Uses Effective Personal Behaviors/Communicates Effectively: Treats everyone with courtesy, respect and consideration; displays integrity; listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a clear and pleasant manner; embraces differences among people; demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts constructive criticism; works cooperatively as a team member.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Read, know, follow and enforce emergency procedures, YMCA policies, rules, and health codes applicable to the facility.

• Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings, in-service trainings and other YMCA certification training.

• Maintain professional appearance and attitude.

• Supervise and implement the program in accordance with the YMCA goals and philosophies.

• Implement preschool curriculum according to the school districts Kindergarten requirements.

• Be responsible for the safety of the children in the program at all times.

• Supervise Teacher’s Aides and volunteers in the classroom.

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with the parents throughout the year.

• Be responsible for the sign in and out procedures and documentation of the classroom.

• Be responsible for the set up/clean up of the classroom.

• Be responsible for reporting any relevant information about the children or staff to the Preschool Coordinator.

• Substitute in other Educational Preschool classes when available.

• Assume other duties as requested by the Preschool Coordinator.

Care and Supervision:

Call the child by name; interact frequently at their eye level.  Treat the child with dignity and respect.  Guide and discipline in a positive manner.  Greet parents as they drop/pick up children on program.  Share with them details of child’s time in the program.  Demonstrate and model qualities of YMCA Character Development, Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Effect on End Results:

The Educational Preschool Program will be a quality program adhering to the principles and purpose of the YMCA mission, which is to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.