Lead Preschool/Pre-K teacher
Job description
Lincoln Child Development Center at MacColl YMCA is looking for a Lead Preschool/Pre-K teacher
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibilities. Under the guidance of the Early Childhood Director and or Ed Coordinator the Lead Teacher shall have the responsibilities for the overall operation of the assigned classroom. The Lead Teacher insures that the classroom maintains the standards of instruction that follow the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Establish a warm and professional rapport with all children and families in the classroom.
- Maintain healthy and safety standards in the classroom
- Develop integrated, developmentally appropriate, standards-based curriculum for children designed to promote social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth through the use of the RIELDS.
- Maintain accurate attendance records
- Ensure cleanliness of the classroom including counter tops, sinks and tables
- Greet families and children as they enter or exit the classroom and or building
- Ensure the at the Teacher Assistant understands the plan for the day and can be supportive to the needs of the children
- Support social and emotional development and positive guidance in the classroom
- Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals of the age of the children
- Observe and document the individual progress of each child through authentic assessment practices for the dual purpose of informing classroom instruction and curriculum and communicate children’s’ progress with families through TSG assessment tools and conferences
- Ensure lesson plans are submitted based on the schedule given out at the beginning of each school year
- Ensure appropriate active supervision of children at all times of the day (especially in the bathroom and on the playground)
- Be familiar with DCYF licensing regulations, and Family Handbook
- Participate in Family Engagement Activities run by the center
- Develop a yearly Professional Development Plan that is aligned to the RI Workforce Knowledge Competencies, which will include 20 hour of training in a related field.
- Participate in all staff trainings and parent/staff meetings and other mandatory or required meetings during the year.
- Complete the duties or provide coverage as assigned by the Ed Coordinator/Director of the program
QUALIFICATIONS
- The Lead Teacher shall have an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field from an accredited college or hold a minimum of 12 college credits in early childhood education
- Three months experience working in a classroom environment
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid within 3 months of hire
- Obtain or begin the requirements to obtain the RIELDS certificate within 3 months of hire
- Meet all DCYF and YMCA Employment qualifications
Salary Range: $13.48 to $16.14 based on experience
Benefits Included: Health and Dental Plan, Sick and Vacation time, Free Y membership
If you meet the qualifications, and are interested, I would love to meet with you!
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