What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Preschool Co-Teacher position at YMCA of Dekalb Co.?
The YMCA Early Learning Team is looking for a vibrant preschool teacher to educate, care for, and inspire the young minds in our preschool classrooms.
To be successful as a preschool teacher, you should have the patience, compassion, and energy to successfully guide a class of young children, each of whom will have different needs, abilities, and emotions. The best candidate will also have excellent planning skills, in order to create and execute lessons and create portfolios on each child's progress.
Preschool Teacher Responsibilities:
- Encouraging social interactions between children and improving their conflict resolution skills.
- Engaging in creative methods of learning and engage in Children's play.
- Planning comprehensive lessons to address early childhood development needs.
- Ensuring the classroom is a clean, safe, and organized environment.
- Maintain communication with staff and parents
Qualifications
- High school diploma; preferred degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
- Experience in preschool teaching and classroom management
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with students and parents
- Knowledge of curriculum development and early childhood development principles
- Experience with special education and behavior management techniques
As a full time preschool teacher, you will receive a free Y membership, Paid time off (after 90 days), and 1.5 hours every week (scheduled & Paid) of computer time to work on lesson plans and other classroom duties. Weekends off.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $18
