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YWCA Central Maine
Lead Teacher, Preschool (3- to 4-year-olds)
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$43,472 / year median in Maine
+9% projected growth
Job Description
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Purpose of Position:
With the support of the Director of Childcare Services, Assistant Director of Childcare Services, and/or Site Supervisor, if needed. Preschool Teachers are responsible for the implementation of program content, daily operations, and supervision of the YWCA Preschool Program. This program is designed to provide safe, supervised, enriched care for children where their overall development is encouraged and enhanced in the spirit of the YWCA.Job Duties and Responsibilities Programming:
Ensures that quality care is tailored and grouped according to age or ability and that programming meets the developmental needs of children in care. Creates, develops, and facilitates programs and activities designed to enhance the learning of participants. Ensures that children have the opportunity to participate in a variety of enriching activities each day.ACTIVELY
monitors the welfare of children involved in the program and reports on their development when necessary. Ensures that child discipline issues are handled in a sound and respectful way and those problems are prevented or minimized through appropriate strategies and plans. Maintains effective communication with parents about the activities of their child. Participates in and supports the Aquatics and Food & Nutrition Programs to ensure collaborative programmatic success. Ability to meet the social-emotional, physical, and developmental needs of individual children. Ability to instruct other adults, especially by good role modeling, in interactions with children. Assure that the pre-school classroom is set up and maintained appropriately in regard to the physical environment, to meet the changing needs of the children. Assist the Child Care Director/Assistant Director with maintaining required paperwork for the pre-school childcare program and conduct monthly fire drills for the classroom.Education and Experience:
Must be at least 18 years of age Minimum six months experience working with children High School diploma or equivalency CPR & First Aid Certified (YWCA can provide training) Water Safety Certified (YWCA can provide training) Salary- Position is full time (35-40 hours per week), non-exempt hourly $17.
Benefits
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Dental Insurance