Lead Preschool Teacher

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Full-time Regular Hermantown Hermantown, MN, US

16 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $17.00 To $18.00 Hourly

Job Title:

Teacher

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full Time

Reports to:

Early Childhood Education Center Executive Director

• Retirement accounts (You can contribute at any time, but the Y will contribute 12% after two years of service with 1,000 hours in each of the two years)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Plans
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts available
• Long and Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Complimentary nationwide 2 adult family membership to the Y
• Discounts on programs, summer camps, YMCA Camp Miller
• Paid time off (About 120 hours/ year and starting with 40 hours)
• Paid parental leave
• Subscription to the Calm app
• Paid holidays
• Team member referral program
• Employee engagement and appreciation activities
• Growth and development opportunities
• Free parking
• Leadership certification and related training offered and encouraged

* Now offering quarterly retention bonuses for teachers and assistant teachers*

The Teacher is required to adhere and implement the mission, goals, and values of the Lake Superior YMCA within the local community. This involves delivering high-quality early childhood education in the YMCA service area. This position is responsible for instructional leadership, curriculum, and program activities. The Teacher supervises the Assistant Teachers and Teacher’s Aides. The Teacher supervises and guides a child’s development in a safe and healthy environment.

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.

• Leads and supervise Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides
• Develops and maintains a constructive and ongoing rapport with children and parents
• Creates activities that are fun and educational for the children
• Develops and implements daily lesson plans for children
• Collaborates with Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Aides to ensure that the Center fosters an environment that is inviting and nurturing for every child
• Delivers reports on potential concerns about students as to management as needed
• Manages day-to-day classroom activities, including structured lessons, free play, bathroom breaks, lunch time and rest time for students
• Leads parental and guardian conferences on regular basis
• Helps feed children; prepare meals and snacks
• Completes reports in cases of suspected maltreatment or abuse to appropriate authorities
• Assists students in events of emergencies, including practice drills
• Observes and evaluates children’s performance, behavior, social development, and physical health daily
• Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by law
• Completes necessary trainings in accordancewithlicensure requirements
• Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace. Meaningfully participate in and lead efforts to support the Y’s commitment to equity and…