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West - Full Time Position (9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)

Preschool Lead Teacher is responsible for the daily operation of a designated licensed preschool child care program. This includes providing quality childcare, fostering achievement, encouraging belonging, acting as a positive role model for children and other staff, while developing and implementing thematic age appropriate activities.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitates socialization, participation and interaction of all participants through active involvement in safe, fun and developmentally appropriate activities in a licensed preschool child are program; provides adaptations based on individual needs and utilizes positive behavior guidance techniques with participants.
• Implements developmentally appropriate program curriculum and coordinates supplies for designated program(s).
• Assures compliance with accreditation, licensing and YMCA program standards when applicable. Ensures accountability, safety, quality and consistency. Maintains proper records/department files.
• Trains, provides guidance to and directs preschool assistant teachers and volunteers as needed. Reports and performance concerns or policy violations to supervisor immediately.
• Performs designated first responder responsibilities as needed. Knows/reviews all safety rules and emergency procedures. Manages emergencies, unusual circumstances and behavior. Completes proper report forms and communicates all incidents requiring disciplinary action to supervisor.
• Assists in ensuring program operates within budget and follows business service policies and procedures.
• Knows and understands child care programs, department policies and emergency procedures and is able to clearly explain said information to members.
• Increases member retention by creating personalized member experiences and positive relationships with and among members, staff, volunteers and/or guests. Creates a supportive and uplifting community environment.