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Educational Preschool Lead Teacher
Job Description
Position:
Educational Preschool Lead Teacher
Supervisors:
Youth, Family Director, Supervised Play/Preschool Class Coordinator
Prerequisites:
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Must have 1-3 years
experience working with children ages 2-5
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Must have or obtain
First Aid and CPR certifications within the first 60 days of
employment
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Must have or obtain YMCA
Child Abuse Prevention within the first 30 days of employment
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Read, know, follow and enforce
emergency procedures, YMCA policies, rules, and health codes
applicable to the facility.
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Attend and participate in monthly
staff meetings, in-service trainings and other YMCA certification
training.
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Maintain professional appearance and
attitude.
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Supervise and implement the program
in accordance with the YMCA goals and philosophies.
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Implement preschool curriculum
according to the school districts Kindergarten requirements.
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Be responsible for the safety of the
children in the program at all times.
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Supervise Teacher’s Aides and
volunteers in the classroom.
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Effectively communicate, verbally
and in writing, with the parents throughout the year.
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Be responsible for the sign in and
out procedures and documentation of the classroom.
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Be responsible for the set up/clean
up of the classroom.
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Be responsible for reporting any
relevant information about the children or staff to the Preschool
Coordinator.
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Substitute in other Educational
Preschool classes when available.
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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.
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