Lead Preschool Teacher

Location 1655 W. Frye Rd.,Chandler, AZ, 85224,United States Base Pay $16.75 - $18.43 / Hour Job Category Valley of the Sun YMCA Employee Type Full Time Hourly The Valley of the Sun YMCA is honored to be among the top 50 YMCA associations in the United States, recognized for transforming our culture, vision, and operations. With 12 branches across the Valley and Northern Arizona, along with a thriving overnight camp in Prescott, we are a rapidly growing, cause-driven organization. Our mission is to enhance the nation's health and well-being while creating opportunities to give back and support our communities. If you are dedicated to being part of a greater movement, a career with the YMCA is for you. RESPONSIBILITIES OF A LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER: Interact with children through activities and lesson plans. Create lasting memories for each child, each day. Plan and implement lesson plans. Oversee preschool staff and all activities *This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned. REQUIREMENTS TO BE A LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER: Must enjoy working with children. Minimum age of 21. Current fingerprint clearance card and negative TB or the ability to obtain. Associates degree and/or currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor's program. Minimum of 3 years of qualifying experience in the childcare field and 6 credit hours in the childcare field or 60 documented training hours. FULL TIME BENEFITS: Employee Assistance Program Free YMCA Family Membership Employee Program Rewards and Discounts Paid Vacation & Sick Leave (Once Accrued) 403b Retirement Savings Account Upon Hire Professional Development Opportunities & Trainings 12% Employer Funded Retirement Plan (Once Eligible) Health Benefits Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance OUR YMCA CULTURE: The Valley of the Sun YMCA has been a trusted place of belonging, growth, and opportunity. We are for strengthening families, and creating opportunities for every child, teen, adult and senior to thrive. Guided by our call to Be Well. Do Good. Lead Change. Our goal is to expand access, deepen impact and secure a sustainable future for the Y across Arizona. Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated. All allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to in accordance with our Abuse Response Process. This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr