Lead Teacher

Lead Teacher# Lead TeacherIndiana County YMCA Legal Address - Indiana, PA 15701## OverviewSalary Range$17.00 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftAny## Description**Organization:** YMCA of Indiana County**Pay:** $17.00 per hour**Job Type:** Full-timeThe YMCA of Indiana County is seeking a dedicated **Lead Teacher** to join our Licensed Childcare Program. In this role, you will lead the classroom, nurture the potential of every child, and serve as a key contributor to our goal of being the leading childcare provider across Indiana County.**What You’ll Do:*** **Classroom Leadership:** Plan and submit weekly lesson plans that encourage emotional, social, cognitive, language, and physical development through play and structured activities.* **Team Guidance:** Supervise, support, and collaborate with Assistant Teachers and Aides in your classroom, including developing schedules to maintain required staff-to-child ratios.* **Child Safety & Care:** Maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment while ensuring full compliance with PA Department of Human Services regulations and YMCA quality standards.* **Assessments & Documentation:** Complete required 45-day child assessments, maintain neat and accurate child files, and keep classroom records up to date.* **Family Engagement:** Build positive relationships with families, prepare for and conduct parent-teacher conferences, and lead tours for prospective childcare families.**Physical Requirements:*** Ability to actively participate in floor activities, sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, crouch, and reach.* Regularly lift up to 35 lbs and occasionally exert up to 50 lbs of force to move equipment or assist children.* Visually supervise children and respond promptly to alarms or emergencies in both indoor and outdoor settings.## Qualifications**Education & Licensing:*** Associate or bachelor’s degree in education or a related field (or meet qualifications as permitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services under 55 PA Code Chapter 3270).* Knowledge of child development, lesson planning, and positive behavior management techniques.* Experience developing curriculum and using Microsoft Office is preferred.**Core Competencies & Skills:*** Strong communication, leadership, and organization skills with a patient and professional demeanor.* Ability to maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation.* Alignment with YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.**Clearances & Mandatory Hiring Requirements:*** **At Time of Hire:** DHS Fingerprint, State Police PATCH, PA Child Abuse Clearance, Mandated Reporter training, and completed Disclosure Statement.* **Health Requirements:** Current Staff Health Assessment and negative TB test documentation.* **Certifications:** Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED and Great American Academy certifications (required within 90 days of hire).* **Training:** Completion of all required PA DHS pre-service training modules. #J-18808-Ljbffr Indiana, PA