Lead Preschool Plus Teacher

Overview

Are you looking for a company that inspires you to do great things? We are looking for leaders that want the opportunity to improve their community, teach others healthy habits, and impact the lives of hundreds of youth. At the YMCAwe are on a relentless quest to make our communities stronger through people like you working within our communities.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

• Provides leadership, direction and supervision to children 3-5 years of age during large and small group activities.
• Provides leadership to supporting staff.
• Applies educational curriculum to the classroom.
• Fosters positive relationships with all children and families through providing age-appropriate discipline that maintains respect for the child and open communication with families.

• Minimum age of 21 years old.
• Current CPR & First Aid Certification.
• Possess a cooperative spirit committed to character development by promoting and demonstrating caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to staff, lay leaders, YMCA members, program participants and the community.
• Ability to lead a classroom and staff.
• Knowledge of licensing requirements and regulations.
• Skilled in organizing and executing age-appropriate activities for children.
• Meet one of the following education requirements:
  • Current Early Childhood Professional credential level III version 2.0 as determined by the Colorado Department of Education
  • Child Development Associate (CDA)
  • B.A. in early childhood education
  • B.A. in elementary education
  • B.A. in special education
  • Colorado Director Qualified

• Free YMCA Staff Membership
• Program Discounts
• Paid Sick Leave
• Employee Assistant Program
• Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is met
• Career development and training opportunities

USD $15.16 - USD $16.00 /Hr.