Lead Teacher

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  Legal Address - Princeton, NJ 08540
• Position Type:
  Part Time
• Education Level: 4 Year Degree
• Salary Range: $21.00 - $25.00 Hourly
• Job Title:
  
  Lead Teacher
• Department:
  Youth Programs
• Reports To:
  
  Summer Enrichment Coordinator & Chief Operating Officer
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Location:
  
  YWCA, Pannell Learning Center or Redding Circle
• Employment Type:
  
  Temporary/Summer Season

YWCA Princeton is a mission-driven organization dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. We advance this mission through a wide range of programs that foster equity and expand opportunity for women, girls, and marginalized groups at every age and stage of life. Our offerings include early childhood education, English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction, a Breast Cancer Resource Center, economic empowerment initiatives, racial and gender equity advocacy, and opportunities for professional development and community connection.

As our Lead Teacher, you will play a key role in the Summer Enrichment Program & are responsible for planning and delivering engaging academic and enrichment activities for students during the summer program. This role includes supervising classroom instruction, fostering a positive learning environment, collaborating with staff, and supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional growth. You will collaborate with dedicated colleagues and community members who share your commitment to advancing equity and inclusion.

• Plan and implement age-appropriate enrichment lessons and activities
• Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needs

• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to families and administration
• Maintain attendance, lesson plans, and required program documentation
• Integrate hands‑on learning, STEM, literacy, arts, or project-based activities
• Ensure compliance with program policies and safety procedure

• Supervise students during classroom, recreational, and transition periods
• Manage classroom behavior using positive discipline strategies
• Collaborate with program coordinators, teachers, and support staff

• Engage in organization-wide training, attend weekly team meetings, participate in all-staff meetings and institution-wide retreats, and develop both professional and personal commitments related to the YWCA-Princeton mission.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field preferred
• Experience teaching or leading youth programs
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with culturally responsive teaching practices is a plus

• First Aid/CPR certification preferred

We recognize that experience can come in many forms — if you meet most of the qualifications and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply.

• Mission-Driven & Equity-Centered – we work every day to eliminate racism and empower women. Equity guides our decisions, practices, and partnerships.
• Transparent & Trust-Based – we foster open communication, clarity, and respect at all levels. Trust is the foundation of how we lead, collaborate, and grow.
• Growth-Minded & Learning-Focused – we embrace curiosity, feedback, and professional development. Staff are supported in their growth and encouraged to innovate.
• Wellness & Care-Oriented – we prioritize work‑life balance and a culture of compassion. Our policies and benefits reflect a deep commitment to employee well‑being.

• Work is performed in‑office
• This role may require sitting, standing, lifting up to 50 lbs., etc.
• We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Competitive compensation package, compensation range: $21–25,…