We are growing! Inspire Preschool in Johnstown at the YMCA is looking for high energy full time Lead Teachers with a passion for teaching young children to work with our 2.5 to 6-year-olds. Strong customer service skills and a positive work attitude are a must, as you will be a role model for our littles. Our preschools provide a supportive work environment where all staff members feel valued and respected. We offer extensive training and learning opportunities to allow teachers to advance in their early childhood career.

The Lead Teacher, under the guidance of the Preschool Director is responsible for supporting and implementing the program curriculum to meet the needs of the children and the families in the program. You'll provide care to children ranging from 2.5 to 6 years old, ensure a clean, safe and friendly environment for all participants and develop positive relationships with children and parents, resulting in the development of friendships, Y advocates and volunteers.

Qualifications:

• Must be Lead Qualified for Colorado.
• Willingness to participate in courses and trainings focused on child development and early childhood education.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications

Salary range is $19-24/hour based on experience. This position is year round, full-time 40 hours per week paid hourly with benefits.

OUR BENEFITS ROCK. We are a family friendly organization that puts a focus on work-life balance, and our benefits prove it. All full-time staff enjoy a minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation; increased vacation days are awarded to full-time staff based on professional work experience. Full-time YMCA staff receive 88 hours of paid sick time and 8 paid holidays per year. Full-time staff enjoy free YMCA traditional day camp, youth sports, learn to swim lessons and childcare, including after-school and preschool, and half off YMCA Camp Santa Maria overnight camp, personal training, and specialty summer camps. The Y offers generous medical, dental and vision benefits. We provide long-term disability and life insurance at no cost to full-time employees. For eligible staff we contribute the equivalent of 10% of your salary to the YMCA Retirement Fund.

View all openings, learn more about our benefits and apply online today at https://www.ymcanoco.org/careers.

We were founded as the Young Men's Christian Association in 1844. But today, we are The Y, an association that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. At the YMCA of Northern Colorado, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation.

Childcare benefits of more than $5000 are considered taxable income and will be processed accordingly.