Job Details

Mission YMCA is seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher at 4080 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112.

Position Summary

The YMCA Preschool Lead Teacher collaborates with the Child Development Director to provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children aged 0-6 years. This role ensures successful program delivery by implementing best practices in early childhood education. The Lead Teacher supports compliance with licensing standards, enforces classroom policies, and promotes children's development and safety. Acting as the classroom and suite lead when needed, the Lead Teacher works closely with the Master Teacher or Suite Coordinator to create and implement classroom improvement plans aligned with YMCA goals and objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities for children aged 0-6 years.
• Ensure compliance with licensing standards and YMCA programming goals.
• Act as the classroom lead in the absence of the Master Teacher or Suite Coordinator.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that supports children's development.
• Supervise daily classroom activities, ensuring consistency in routines and transitions.
• Observe and assess children's developmental progress, providing tailored support as needed.
• Enforce classroom policies to uphold children's safety and well-being.
• Monitor indoor and outdoor spaces for safety and compliance with licensing requirements.
• Collaborate with the Master Teacher or Suite Coordinator to develop and implement improvement plans.
• Delegate responsibilities to staff for effective program operations.
• Mentor and support assistant teachers, volunteers, and classroom staff.
• Foster positive relationships with families, offering regular updates on children's progress.
• Address parent inquiries professionally, following YMCA policies and procedures.
• Stay updated on early childhood education best practices, including accreditation standards.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, incidents, and developmental observations.
• Organize classroom materials and supplies to ensure efficient operations.
• Support administrative tasks assigned by the Child Development Director or Suite Coordinator.

Salary Description

The hourly rate for this position is $30.00-$36.88 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and alignment with salary benchmarks for similar roles. Compensation is in accordance with grant funding approval and program budget requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• AA in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Hold or be eligible for a Master Teacher Permit, with 6 administrative units and 2 adult supervision units.
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.
• Available Monday-Friday during program hours for year-round preschool operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Completed health screening, immunizations, and TB test clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• CCTC Site Supervisor Permit or eligible.
• BA in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Supervisory experience in childcare setting.
• Training in NAEYC standards, PITC, Anti-Bias Curriculum, Emergent Curriculum, or Reggio Emilia practices.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, or other languages is a plus.