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Child Development Academy - Lead Teacher

Family YMCA of Greater Augusta
Augusta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/28/2026
YMCA Child Development Academy (CDA)

Are you a song-singing, snack dispensing, story-reading superstar? Do you have the magic ability to turn tears into giggles and curiosity into learning? If so, we want you to lead our little learners on their daily adventures at the Family YMCA Child Development Academy!

About The Job

As a Lead Teacher, you will be the leader of the classroom, full of bright, energetic, and sometimes sticky-fingered little learners. You will create a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment where children can learn, play and grow.

What You'll Do

  • Plan fun and creative activities that make learning fun and engaging.
  • Foster a love for books, numbers, and hands-on learning.
  • Maintain lesson plans and keep parents and directors in the loop on child's progress.
  • Be a mentor to assistant teachers and a role model for our little learners.
  • Handle big emotions with patience and kindness.

What We Are Looking For

  • A passion for early childhood education.
  • Experience working with young children in a classroom setting.
  • A team player with great communication skills.
  • The ability to turn everyday moments into learning opportunities.
  • CPR/First Aid Certification
  • A degree in Early Childhood Education or a CDA Certificate is required.

Why Join Us

  • Competitive pay, benefits, and PTO.
    • Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance available.
    • Employer paid Life Insurance, and Short and Long Term Disability Insurance.
    • Employer pays 12% of your pay into the YMCA Retirement Fund after vesting period.
    • 10 Paid Holidays
    • PTO accrual beings after 6 months of service.
    • FREE Family Metro Membership to the YMCA.
    • Discounted Childcare at CDA
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Endless high-fives and adorable drawings!
  • A fun and supportive team that feels like family.
If you are ready to shape young minds, help build lasting memories, all while having fun; we'd love to meet you!

Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Location: Child Development Academy, 1425 Walton Way, Augusta, GA

Diversity & Inclusion: The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life working side by side to strengthen communities. Together, we work to ensure everyone, regardless of gender, income, faith, sexual orientation or cultural background, has the opportunity to live life to its fullest. We share the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility - everything we do stems from it.

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