Lead Preschool Teacher - Special Education - Monterey Park

• Location 350 N 1st Ave,Phoenix, AZ, 85003,United States
• Base Pay $18.88 - $20.77 / Hour
• Job Category Valley of the Sun YMCA
• Employee Type Full Time Hourly

The Special Education Teacher provides specialized instruction, consultation, and support to ensure children of all abilities can successfully participate in inclusive early learning environments. Working collaboratively with classroom staff, families, therapists, school districts, and community partners, this position develops and implements individualized strategies that promote developmental growth, school readiness, social-emotional development, and meaningful participation in the classroom. The Special Education Teacher provides direct educational support to children with exceptional needs while fostering an inclusive, nurturing environment that supports every child's success and aligns with the YMCA's mission and commitment to high-quality early learning.

Create safe , nurturing environments where every child feels physically and emotionally secure.

• Foster safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environments where children of all abilities can thrive.
• Conduct classroom observations to identify developmental, behavioral, sensory, communication, and learning needs.
• Develop and implement individualized accommodations, intervention strategies, and support plans that promote successful participation in classroom activities.
• Promote children's social-emotional development, self-regulation, independence, and overall well-being through evidence-based practices.
• Support compliance with licensing regulations, health and safety standards, confidentiality requirements, and YMCA policies.
• Partner with families and service providers to ensure consistent support across home, school, and community settings.

Build meaningful relationships that help every child and family feel welcomed and valued.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, families, staff, therapists, school districts, and community partners.
• Coach and support classroom staff in implementing inclusive teaching practices, differentiated instruction, and positive behavior support strategies.
• Assist families in understanding developmental milestones, available resources, and educational support services.
• A dvocate for equitable access, belonging, and meaningful participation for every child.
• Model the YMCA's mission, values, and commitment to creating welcoming and inclusive environments.
• Collaborate with early intervention providers, specialists, and local education agencies to coordinate services and support child success.

Learn, innovate, and continuously improve the experience for youth and families

• Provide professional development and ongoing coaching for classroom teams on inclusion, differentiated instruction, trauma-informed care, social-emotional learning, and evidence-based intervention strategies.
• Use observations, developmental screenings, assessments, and child outcome data to guide recommendations and individualized support plans.
• Support quality improvement initiatives that strengthen inclusive practices across Early Learning programs.
• Identify opportunities to expand the YMCA's capacity to serve children with diverse developmental, behavioral, and learning needs.
• Stay current on best practices, regulations, and emerging trends in early childhood special education and inclusive programming.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

* This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

• Minimum age of 21.
• Special Education, Child Development, or a related field required ; an approved education attainment…