Lead Teacher at YMCA of South Palm Beach County

Boca Raton, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Planning, Organization, Lesson Planning, Social Skills, Emotional Skills, Language Skills, Literacy Skills, Art Skills, Math Skills, Science Skills, Social Studies Skills, Physical Development, Teaching Strategies, Curriculum Implementation, Child Development

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: YMCA at 901 - Boca Raton, FL 33487 Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Director of Child Development and in accordance with the general policies, goals and standards established by the YMCA of South Palm Beach County, the Lead Teacher is responsible for implementing the Creative Curriculum, with aspects of the Reggio Emilia curriculum philosophy, while providing a nurturing, well supervised and safe indoor and outdoor environment for preschool children. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor or Associate degree from an accredited college/university or a current FCCPC/ECPC Mandatory 40-hour DCF courses, Early Literacy and Fire Extinguisher training First Aid/CPR certification Ongoing continuing education 24 hours of in-service required annually QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with children, Director of Child Development, coworkers and parents Efficient planning and organizational skills to facilitate learning through play as well as structured curriculum Physical ability to implement lesson plans with focus on readiness skills in subject areas such as Social/Emotional, Language, Literacy, Art, Math, Science, Social Studies, Physical Development, etc... Follow licensing and program guidelines Knowledge of Teaching Strategies Smart Teach and myKidzDay app (preferred) Commitment to the mission and goals of the YMCA of South Palm Beach Any other duty as deemed necessary by the Director of Child Development YMCA COMPETENCIES: Mission and Community Oriented: Accept and demonstrate YMCA values. Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. People Oriented: Seek to understand other points of view and remain calm in challenging situations. Build rapport and relate well with others. Listen for understanding and meaning, speak and write effectively. Take initiative to assist in developing others. Results Oriented: Strive to meet or exceed goals, deliver a high-value experience for families, embrace new approaches and discover ideas to create a better family experience. Make sound judgments and transfer learning from one situation to another. Establish goals, clarify tasks, actively participate in meetings and fundraising. Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Pursue self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrate an openness to change and seek opportunities in the change process.

Responsibilities

The Lead Teacher is responsible for implementing the Creative Curriculum and providing a nurturing environment for preschool children. This includes effective communication with children, parents, and coworkers, as well as planning and organizing learning activities.