LEAD TEACHER - Full Time!

Excellent Benefits! NO Weekends! FREE YMCA Membership!

The West YMCA is looking for a professional, detailed oriented Preschool Lead Teacher that will create a fun and interactive environment in their classroom. The YMCA is well known for our dedication to our families and the community we serve while providing high quality, progressive early childhood education. The best qualified candidate will foster achievement, encourage belonging, act as positive role model for children and staff, while developing and implementing age-appropriate activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create fun and interactive learning experiences while serving as mentors to fellow Teachers.
• Ensure the daily care of every child by following all licensing guidelines and company standards.
• Communicate directly with parents and prospective parents to achieve success for the child.
• Maintains proper records/department files.
• Trains, provides guidance to and directs preschool assistant teachers and volunteers as needed.
• Manages emergencies, unusual circumstances and behavior.
• Creates a supportive and uplifting work environment.

Job Benefits:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• PAID Vacation and Sick Time
• AMAZING retirement plan with unprecedented company contribution
• Employee discounts on childcare and Y Programs
• No nights and weekends
• Growth opportunities!
• FREE YMCA Membership!

Job Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Lead Teacher classification recognized by Wisconsin State Licensing requirements.
• Knowledge of general child growth and development, learning, and developmentally appropriate activities for children required.
• Requires ability to effectively interact with, lead, and motivate members who have a variety of abilities and needs.
• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans

The YMCA of Dane County is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We offer equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, handicap, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable state law.