Lead Educator

1 day ago


Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States YWCA Kalamazoo Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Lead Teacher to join our team at YWCA Kalamazoo. As a Lead Teacher, you will play a vital role in supporting the care and development of young children ages 6 weeks to under 3 years in a structured early learning environment.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Develop and implement age-appropriate learning activities and experiences that promote socialization, enjoyment, and cognitive development in children.
  2. Observe and assess children's progress using Teaching Strategies GOLD and Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3/ASQ-SE).
  3. Conduct regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed about their child's progress.
  4. Supervise children's activities to ensure safety and promote socialization and enjoyment.
  5. Work collaboratively with the assistant site director to resolve programmatic and family concerns.
  6. Participate in mealtime activities with children to encourage good eating habits and socialization.
  7. Accompany and supervise children on field trips.
  8. Assist children with daily activities such as toileting, personal hygiene, dressing, and eating.
  9. Commit to ongoing professional development and self-education on anti-bias education, racial justice, and gender equity issues.
  10. Monitor children's health status and report any concerns to parents and the assistant director.
  11. Perform other duties as assigned by the assistant director.
Working Conditions and Essential Functions
  1. Work in a YWCA location or off-site location.
  2. Occasionally work in outdoor settings.
  3. Stand, walk, and sit frequently.
  4. Occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing more than 60 pounds.
  5. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Training Requirements
  1. Complete orientation to YWCA personnel policies, mission, purpose, and one imperative.
  2. Participate in racial justice training.
  3. Complete orientation to domestic violence, sexual assault, confidentiality, and mandatory reporting.
  4. Meet all required state of Michigan Child Care Licensing training requirements.
  5. Complete a minimum of 24 hours of ongoing professional development per year.


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