Are you looking for a company that inspires you to do great things? We are looking for leaders that want the opportunity to improve their community, teach others healthy habits, and impact the lives of hundreds of youth. At the YMCAwe are on a relentless quest to make our communities stronger through people like you working within our 14 branches.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER:

• Interact with children through activities and lesson plans.
• Create lasting memories for each child, each day.
• Plan and implement lesson plans.
• Oversee preschool staff and all activities

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE A LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER:

• Must enjoy working with children.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Current fingerprint clearance card and negative TB or the ability to obtain.
• Associates degree and/or currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor's program.
• Minimum of 3 years of qualifying experience in the childcare field and 6 credit hours in the childcare field or 60 documented training hours.

FULL TIME BENEFITS:

• 12% Employer Funded Retirement Plan (once eligible) 
• Free YMCA Family Membership 
• Free Programs for dependents 
• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave (once accrued) 
• 6 Paid Holidays per year
• Professional Development Opportunities & Trainings 
• 403b Retirement Savings Account upon hire 
• Employee Assistant Program

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.