Preschool Lead Teachers

Company Name: YMCAJob DescriptionPreschool Lead Teacher - Andover YMCA

Location: 1115 E US Highway 54, Andover, KS, 67002, United StatesJob Category: CHILDCARE

Industry: CHILDCARE, CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, EARLY LEARNINGEmployee Type: Full Time HourlyRequired Degree: 2 Year DegreeMinimum Experience: 1 YearDescription:

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Uphold the YMCA mission, vision and values as well as display the Character Development core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibilityAbility to effectively supervise participants and maintain safety standardsAbility to work accurately at a fast paceAbility to communicate effectively: both oral and writtenAbility to handle all questions and concerns and resolve conflicts in a courteous and professional mannerAbility to demonstrate a high level of maturity, patience, dependability, sound judgment; and the desire to work with all ages, especially childrenPlanningPlan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activitiesPlan in advance and turn into your Teacher/Director weekly lesson plans and supply needsPost-current lesson plans in classroom at all timesDevelop a daily schedule that provides a balance of active and quiet activities, individual and group timesArrange the classroom to provide for learning centers and rotate toys routinelyMonitor children's developmental progress through observation records, checklists, daily reports, and formal assessmentsParent CommunicationMaintain positive, open relations with all familiesAddress and greet parents by name upon arrival and departureReinforce daily to parent and child the successes and positive behaviors exhibitedVisit with parents and keep record of all behavior concerns as may ariseCommunicate all concerns and provide written documentation of all concerns to Lead Teacher/Director