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Lead Preschool Teacher

YMCA of South Palm Beach County
Boca Raton, FL Other
POSTED ON 12/8/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2025

Job Details

Level:    Experienced
Job Location:    Peter Blum Family YMCA - Boca Raton, FL
Position Type:    Full-Time/Part-Time
Salary Range:    Undisclosed

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Preschool Director and in accordance with the mission, core values, general policies, goals and standards established by the YMCA of South Palm Beach County, the Preschool Teacher is responsible for implementing the Creative Curriculum with aspects of the Reggio Emilia curriculum philosophy and providing a nurturing, well-supervised and safe environment for the preschool children.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • To be successful, you must meet some education, training and experience requirements and you must be able to demonstrate some critical knowledge, skills, and physical abilities.
  • The Preschool Teacher must demonstrate a commitment to the Mission and goals of the YMCA of South Palm Beach County and must demonstrate an ability to work effectively with people and be a team member. The Preschool Teacher must have attained a bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or a CDA. A 40-hour HRS course is required to be started within 3 months of employment and 10 in-service hours per year of continuing education courses must also be completed.
  • The Preschool Teacher must also have:
  • The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with parents, child Development Director and other staff.
  • The ability to lead a class successfully with the help of an assistant.
  • The ability to plan lessons effectively so that students may participate in activities, which enhance readiness skills in various subject areas, (Language Arts, Math/ Science, Manipulation, Gross Motor, Arts, etc…).
  • Responsible for the discipline of his/ her class. Discipline must adhere to the school’s policy. If consistent negative behavior occurs the Director should be notified and the teacher should document such behavior.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Notify Child Development Director in the event of absence.
  • Attend organized staff meetings.
  • Turn in lesson plans every Friday for the week.
  • Provide a parent newsletter every month.
  • Participate in keeping the classroom clean and orderly.
  • Supervise and interact with children while on the playground.
  • Any other duty as deemed necessary by the senior director for youth and family programs.

The effectiveness of this notice can be evidenced by:

  • An orderly classroom in which children are happy and productive.
  • Parental satisfaction as evidenced in comments to both Teacher and Director.
  • Quality child care for all YMCA preschool students.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (LEADER):

  • Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.
  • People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
  • Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Supports fundraising. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately.
  • Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process.

DISCLAIMERS

  • Must complete successful criminal background check and drug screen.
  • All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA promotes an equal employment opportunity work place which includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please see your manager should you have any questions about this policy or these job duties.
  • This job description may not be all-inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.

 

Qualifications


The Preschool Teacher must have attained a bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or a CDA. A 40-hour HRS course is required to be started within 3 months of employment and 10 in-service hours per year of continuing education courses must also be completed.

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