YWCA Western New York Hiring for PreK Lead Teacher Job at Buffalo, NY Full Time

YWCA Western New York is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Our vision is a thriving community without divide.

Since YWCA WNY’s founding in 1870, we have responded to the needs of the community by providing high quality programs and services that promote racial and social justice, and advance women’s empowerment. This commitment continues today through a continuum of comprehensive supports and services, focused specifically on individuals and families living with the inter-related issues of poverty and homelessness.

YWCA WNY supports over 3,500 women, children and families annually. Our programs help women attain self-sufficiency, help seniors secure safe, affordable housing that keeps them connected to the community, and help children grow in healthy, nurturing and enriched environments. We help people help themselves.

The Pre-K Lead Teacher works with the Early Childhood Center Director to provide Pre-K programming in accordance with NYSED Common Core standards. Programming addresses the individual needs of the children, and fulfills the children’s educational, developmental, cognitive, emotional, and social needs. The Lead Teacher also supervises assistant teachers and volunteers who work in the classroom. The Lead Teacher will prepare weekly lesson plans, and must be able to develop, implement, and manage an approved classroom management system.

The Lead Teacher is a dynamic person who is able to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Exceptional communication and organizational skills are essential.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 – $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All YWCA WNY Staff are required to be fully vaccinate for COVID 19. As an NYS OCFS-licensed facility, YWCA WNY follows all NYS Department of Health guidelines.

Experience:

• Early Childhood/Pre-K Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Pre-K CDA or Associates Degree in Early Childhood (Preferred)

Work Location: One location