Lead Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Teacher

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full Time 

Reports to: Early Childhood Education Center Executive Director

This position is eligible for a quarterly retention bonus based on the number of hours worked in the center. 

Full-Time Benefits:

• Retirement accounts (You can contribute at any time, but the Y will contribute 12% after two years of service with 1,000 hours in each of the two years)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Plans 
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts available
• Long and Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Complimentary nationwide 2 adult family membership to the Y
• Discounts on programs, summer camps, YMCA Camp Miller
• Paid time off (About 120 hours/ year and starting with 40 hours)
• Paid parental leave
• Subscription to the Calm app
• Bereavement leave
• Paid holidays
• Team member referral program
• Employee engagement and appreciation activities
• Growth and development opportunities 
• Free parking
• Leadership certification and related training offered and encouraged

*Now offering quarterly retention bonuses for teachers and assistant teachers*

 

Summary/Objective 
The Teacher is required to adhere and implement the mission, goals, and values of the Lake Superior YMCA within the local community. This involves delivering high-quality early childhood education in the YMCA service area. This position is responsible for instructional leadership, curriculum, and program activities. The Teacher supervises the Assistant Teachers and Teacher’s Aides. The Teacher supervises and guides a child’s development in a safe and healthy environment.

 

Our 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.