Greater Lowell Family YMCA Hiring for Lead Pre-K Teacher Job at Lowell, MA Full Time

The Great Lowell Family YMCA is a great place to work with 3 preschool classrooms in a newly renovated childcare facility. Come join our great team!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction and supervision of the Director, the Lead Teacher will be responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of all classroom activities using the tools given by the Lowell Public Schools. The Lead Teacher is responsible for ensuring children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental development in the program. The Lead Teacher will also assume Director responsibilities in the temporary absence of the Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Planning, supervising, and implementing the program in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA.
• Being responsible for the safety of the children in the program always.
• Supervising teachers, teacher assistants, and volunteers in the classroom.
• Working closely with Lowell Public Schools Curriculum Coach.
• Assessing children utilizing Ages & Stages Questionnaires and Phonological Assessment Literacy Screening
• Effectively implementing all Lowell Public School Preschool Curriculum which consists of Six Curriculum Modules, Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Curriculum, Building Blocks Math, and Handwriting without Tears
• Documenting attendance, absenteeism, and incidents for each child in compliance with EEC regulations.
• Effectively communicating verbally and in writing with parents throughout the year and during parent-teacher
• conferences.
• Being responsible for the appearance of classroom and maintaining the quality of supplies, equipment, and
• materials in the classroom.
• Attend all staff meeting and in-service training as required. Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Attending parent and parent-child events related to the program.
• Participate in YMCA volunteer programs.
• Continuing professional development through community involvement, reading, and further education.
• Assuming any other duties as directed by the YMCA administration or Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Lead teacher certification through the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Active Professional Qualifications Registry
• Completion of Strong Start Training through EEC
• CPR and First Aid certified

STANDARD BENEFITS:

• Starting Salary 49k per year
• One week’s vacation after six months and two weeks on anniversary
• Six sick days per year (90 day waiting period)
• Two personal days
• Ten Holidays per year
• Medical – Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
• Dental – Delta Dental
• 403B
• Retirement after two years of 1000 consecutive hours per year
• YMCA Membership (can be used at other local YMCAs)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 – $23.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• preschool: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Lead Teacher Certification EEC (Preferred)

Work Location: One location