Earn up to $1,000 in bonuses when you join our team and stay PLUS $100 for every month through May 2023!

Lead Teachers work 40 hours a week – Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

How you will contribute to our Purpose:

Build a Path to a Brighter Future. Our Early Education programs are designed to meet the unique needs of children through intentional, age-appropriate instruction focusing on cognitive, language, social, and physical development. As a Preschool Lead Teacher (internally known as an Early Education Lead Teacher), you will foster essential growth, nurture curiosity, and build genuine relationships while supporting and leading the staff at your program. You will cultivate a warm and inclusive classroom environment while teaching foundational life skills using effective tools, strategies, and techniques to prepare children for school readiness. Celebrate the Joy of Learning with Us!

Location: Austin High School, Austin, TX 78703

Salary: $20.00 an hour

Full-Time Rewards we offer you:

• Weekends OFF!
• Full benefits package including Dental, Vision & Health Insurance
• Up to 48 days of PTO over vacation, holidays, personal, and sick leave
• Free Household Membership to facilities operated by the YMCA of Austin (worth $1,000 annually)
• 12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility
• Learning and development workshops and trainings
• Career advancement opportunities

What are the details?

• Mentor, train, and guide all teachers within the Early Education center.
• Manage teacher schedules and expectations. This includes tracking absences and performance standards ensuring they meet and exceed state licensing and Texas Rising Star requirements.
• Assist in the recruitment of new families by facilitating tours of the center.
• Welcome new families into the program with a parent packet of information.
• Manage confidential records on individual children, including daily observations, activities, meals served, medications administered, and more
• Lead daily communication with all program families via a virtual platform, including child updates, photos, and any other child-specific information.
• Support events for parent engagement.
• Provide care and quality interactions for children ages 6 weeks (about one and a half months) to four years old, such as establishing schedules and routines, grooming, feeding, and changing diapers.
• Maintain a welcoming, safe, clean environment, including cleaning classrooms and equipment and disinfecting toys.
• Develop respectful and dynamic relationships with families and staff.
• Distribute snacks following sanitation, USDA, and CCR guidelines
• Build confidence with a special emphasis on social-emotional development, impulse control, and social skills.
• Maintain required records relating to the Early Education Program.
• Responsible for the safety of the children within the Texas Child Care Regulation directives.
• Enforce safety and security standards for children and visitors.
• Attend required staff development and team meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you bring to the Purpose:

• Education and Experience:
  • You have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field, you are a minimum of 21 years old, and have a High School diploma or GED.
  • An Associate degree with 2 years of experience in early childhood is preferred.
• You develop and inspire. You support the holistic development of self and others so everyone can embrace the Y’s cause, sustain our culture, and inspire others to action.
• You are a team player. You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude and you can work well with others.
• You are organized and productive. You are organized, able to prioritize tasks and handle multiple assignments.
• You are a strong Communicator. You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and write effectively.
• You foster a culture of inclusion and belonging. You leverage people’s differences as strengths.
• You embrace change. You learn quickly through new experiences. You continue to learn from success and failure.

• Availability: You have the availability to work Monday – Friday with a flexible schedule

About Us:

The YMCA of Austin is a dynamic, equitable force in the community that helps people of all backgrounds improve their total wellbeing and quality of life. Founded in 1953 and anchored in three Central Texas counties, the Y is a $40 million community enterprise that serves nearly 100,000 people annually through eight centers. We also provide afterschool education and care at more than 70 licensed campuses in four school districts. Unlike any other organization in the region, the Austin Y has the unique ability to welcome, educate and elevate all, and is committed to creating innovative programs, places…and people.

Additional Information:

The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

The YMCA of Austin provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. YMCA of Austin complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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