Toddler Lead Teacher

Overview

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 7 am - 5:30 pm

Embark on a deeply fulfilling and impactful journey as a Full-Time Infant Room Lead Teacher at the YMCA in Rapid City, where your passion for early childhood education will thrive in a nurturing and dynamic environment. In this role, you'll be the driving force behind crafting and implementing a mission-based, fun, age-appropriate, and meaningful curriculum that serves to enhance the academic, social, and physical development of each child under your care.

• Take charge of monthly lesson plans to ensure a well-rounded educational experience for the children.
• Foster academic, social, and physical progress for each child.
• Lead and train other early learning staff in the YMCA Social and Emotional Curriculum and Conscious Discipline.
• Evaluate curriculum effectiveness, measured through portfolio deadlines.
• Conduct formal and informal evaluations of early learning staff and guide them toward their performance objectives.
• Supervise the team to ensure goals are understood and met.
• Ensure safety and security of every child; maintain room appearance, equipment upkeep, and efficient use of supplies and materials.
• Fully comply with YMCA safety policies and state/local codes.
• Develop and maintain positive relations with families, communicating regularly and providing a welcoming atmosphere.
• Manage classroom expenses and contribute to program efficiency; maintain accurate records (incident/accident reports, attendance/meal production records).
• Provide reliable information to parents and support YMCA transparency.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and distribute monthly newsletters to keep parents informed about events, milestones, and updates.
• Utilize the Pro Care Engage App to provide daily reports to parents, offering real-time updates on their child’s activities and achievements.
• Contribute to shaping young minds and fostering a positive learning environment in alignment with the YMCA movement.

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For more information or to apply, please visit the website below. Do not email resumes as applications are accepted through the website.