Lead Preschool Teacher - Tempe YMCA

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The Valley of the Sun YMCA is honored to be among the top 50 YMCA associations in the United States, recognized for transforming our culture, vision, and operations. With 12 branches across the Valley and Northern Arizona, along with a thriving overnight camp in Prescott, we are a rapidly growing, cause-driven organization. Our mission is to enhance the nation’s health and well-being while creating opportunities to give back and support our communities. If you are dedicated to being part of a greater movement, a career with the YMCA is for you.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE A LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER:

• Must enjoy working with children.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Current fingerprint clearance card and negative TB or the ability to obtain.
• Associates degree and/or currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s program.
• Minimum of 3 years of qualifying experience in the childcare field and 6 credit hours in the childcare field or 60 documented training hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER:

• Interact with children through activities and lesson plans.
• Create lasting memories for each child, each day.
• Plan and implement lesson plans.
• Oversee preschool staff and all activities
• This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.