Early Childhood Lead Teacher, Float

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Code 1 Full-Time Providence, RI, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Join the Greater Providence YMCA team at Mount Hope Child Care Center and help nurture children's earliest experiences through responsive, relationship-based infant care.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Lead Teacher is responsible for developing and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports cognitive, social, and gross motor skill development, while adhering to RI Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) and addressing individual child needs.

This role includes supervising and evaluating classroom staff, maintaining compliance with DHS regulations, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. The Lead Teacher also manages classroom supplies, snacks, and lesson plans, promotes healthy practices through HEPA standards, and fosters positive relationships with children, families, and staff.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum that fosters cognitive, social, and gross motor skill development, aligning with RI Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) and meeting individual child needs.
• Regularly supervise and evaluate staff, assessing their effectiveness and individual performance. Assist with training new classroom staff, volunteers or interns.
• Collaborate with the Child Care Director to implement program policies and procedures. Refer suspected cases of child abuse or special education needs as appropriate.
• Tailor the program to meet the unique needs, interests, abilities, and learning styles of each child, promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Stay informed about trends in child care and plan strategies to address emerging needs.
• Provide effective supervision and set clear, positive limits for children using reinforcement techniques, fostering group awareness and cooperation.
• Responsible for maintenance of equipment, supplies and snack inventory. Report needs to Child Care Director.
• Review and provide feedback on weekly lesson plans for indoor and outdoor activities as prepared by the Teacher, ensuring plans are accessible for review and aligned with RI Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) .
• Conduct and document ongoing assessments of each child’s progress, maintaining portfolios to reflect developmental milestones. Facilitate parent/teacher conferences twice a year.
• Follow all DHS licensing regulations for early childhood education and maintain necessary DHS records including daily attendance.
• Incorporate Y Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) Standards into daily routines through positive role modeling.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom and workplace environment. Design and maintain engaging classroom learning centers in…