Job Description
The Buehler YMCA is hiring a full-time Early Learning Lead Teacher willing to work with children ages 2-5 years old in Palatine, IL.
Our early learning teachers create a child-centered environment that promotes learning, character development, healthy living and positive, nurturing relationships. With a commitment to meeting accreditation standards and extensive training and development in research-based practices, you’ll also learn and grow and positively impact our children, families and communities.
Salary starts at $43,888 per year based on qualifications, Monday-Friday schedule, and opportunities to grow within the organization
As an Early Learning Lead Teacher, you will provide effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning, assessment, evaluation and related research for infants and toddlers. You will be responsible for providing developmentally appropriate learning experiences, supervising children assigned in the classroom, and providing a supportive and positive classroom climate. You will ensure that we are meeting the individual needs of the children as mandated by DCFS, ExceleRate Illinois, NAEYC, federal, state and local standards, and YMCA standards and policies, as applicable.
Benefits
Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:
We offer salaries that reflect your skills, experience, and the value you bring to our team.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for eligible employees, along with access to wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
Generous paid time off (PTO), including paid holidays. We also offer flexible work hours to help you balance your personal and professional life.
403(b) plan with company contributions after 2 years of service to help you plan for your future.
Opportunities for continuous learning through workshops and training programs.
A supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected.
Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.
Scope Of Responsibilities
Promote and model high quality teaching and learning in the classroom
Demonstrate culturally and linguistically appropriate practices that values all children and families and makes them feel welcomed and an essential part of the program
Maintain awareness and supervision of children’s needs and ensure their physical health and safety, at all times.
Communicate and develop effective partnerships with parents and families, encouraging parent involvement.
Abide by DCFS and all quality standards for maintaining safe, high-quality programming
Collaborate regularly with classroom team including families, volunteers and all staff.
Collect and use multiple data sources, both formative and summative, to inform instruction and child centered learning and development.
Complete routine professional development annually; utilize continuous quality improvement (CQI); and identify different instructional resources and methods to meet children's varying needs and improve the classroom experience for children and families.
Participate and support association/center efforts towards recruitment, enrollment, attendance and retention of families while supporting the YMCA's mission and center operations as needed.
Assists in the development of plans for ongoing growth and improved quality of services to children and families.
Monitors and makes staffing adjustments, as necessary, to ensure that ratios are in compliance for the age groups served.
Will respect the confidentiality of each child participating in the program.
Monitors safety and cleanliness of program facility/areas and outdoor play areas.
Displays the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards (including the NAEYC Code of Ethics) when working with students, parents, personnel, and other agencies associated with the program.
Assists in recruitment recommend for hire supervises, and coaches staff of varied levels of education and experience to ensure program quality and positive outcomes for children and families.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple, competing for priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness.
