Lead Teacher

YWCA Lower Cape Fear

Job Description

Position: Lead Teacher

Classification: Full-time, Non- Exempt

Reports To: Bright Futures Childcare Center Program Director

Position Summary: The Leader is responsible for the care and education of a group of children and functions as a Lead Teacher or co-leader. The leader plans and implements a weekly lesson plan and works with parents to assess the needs of individual children and support the YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age;

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalency;

• 6 months experience in a licensed childcare facility;

• First Aid and CPR certified;

• SIDS or other certification requirements within 3 months of training;

• Must be able to obtain approval letter of qualification from DCDEE;

• Must have credentials EDU 119 or NCDHHS online equivalency certificate;

• Completed DCDEE Staff Health Assessment, TB Test, and Health Questionnaire;

• Must pass a criminal background check, and;

• Must hold a valid NC driver’s license and drive the YWCA vehicles.

Responsibilities:

To support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance

• To establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment that is clean, safe, stimulating, and which is appropriate for each child’s development;

• Actively supervise children;

• Plan and implement engaging activities;

• Report issues and concerns immediately to the supervisor;

• Uphold rules and regulations set forth by DCDEE;

• Serve and eat meals with children;

• Treat each child, parent, family member, and coworker with dignity and respect;

• Consider the individual child in relationship to his/her culture and socioeconomic background;

• Help each child become aware of his/her role as an integral member of a group, and;

• Any other duties assigned.

To maintain a commitment to professionalism

• Attend all staff meetings and other mandatory or required in-service trainings;

• Maintain flexibility and consistency with all staff;

• Maintain confidentiality regarding staff, families, and children at all times;

• Relate to families positively and respectfully; and

• Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the program at all times.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31,200.00 - $39,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $31,200 - $39,000