Early Learning Team Leader Beverly YMCA

Are you an experienced early childhood educator ready to take the next step in your career The YMCA is excited to introduce a new Team Leader position designed to support career growth peer mentorship and high-quality learning environments across our Early Education role is perfect for a dedicated Lead Teacher who enjoys guiding others modeling best practices and contributing to a positive professional consistent and engaging learning environment for young the Role:As a Team Leader youll provide classroom leadership and peer support to ensure the implementation of developmentally appropriate high-quality practices throughout the center. Youll serve as a mentor and collaborator helping to maintain curriculum consistency support teacher development and foster a culture of teamwork and continuous new position offers a meaningful opportunity for emerging leaders to grow their skills while helping others do the Responsibilities:Classroom Excellence & Curriculum SupportModel and support the implementation of a high-quality curriculum aligned with EEC New Hampshire CCLU guidelines and YMCA with teaching teams to enhance lesson plans classroom design and learning coordinate smooth transitions and consistent daily routines that support child development and classroom Mentorship & Staff SupportServe as a mentor to teachers by offering guidance modeling effective practices and providing hands-on troubleshoot classroom challenges and promote a culture of professionalism and into classrooms as needed to maintain appropriate staff-child fellow educators as they grow in their roles and prepare for future leadership & CollaborationMaintain open respectful communication with families coworkers and in staff meetings and contribute to program development and quality improvement with leadership to ensure consistency in curriculum delivery and classroom Work at the YWorking at the YMCA means being part of a mission-driven organization that supports professional growth community impact and work-life balance. Our benefits include:Health Benefits: Medical dental and employer-funded life insurance for full-time staffTime Off: Generous paid time off including 2 weeks of vacation plus sick and personal daysRetirement Plan: 12% company contribution to your retirement fund (fully vested no match required)YMCA Membership: Free family membership and discounts on programsProfessional Development: Ongoing training and advancement opportunitiesSupportive Environment: Be part of a collaborative team making a real differenceCompetitive Compensation: Fair and competitive pay and benefits packageThis new position is an ideal opportunity for Lead Teachers looking to build leadership experience and grow within the field of early education. Apply today and help shape the future of early learningone teacher one child one classroom at a Lead Teacher Certification (Required)Minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience in early childhood educationDemonstrated leadership ability and a consistent record of strong performancePassion for early childhood education and a commitment to delivering high-quality learning experiencesWillingness to actively participate in the Team Leader training programStrong communication and collaboration skillsAbility to support and inspire peers in a positive non-supervisory capacityPhysical Demands:The physical requirements listed below are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with to walk stand and sit (including on the floor) for extended periodsFrequent exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluidsMust be able to lift and/or assist children weighing up to 50 poundsAbility to lift and carry supplies (e.g. food equipment) up to 20 poundsAbility to maintain alertness while standing or sitting for several hoursPhysical capacity for bending leaning kneeling and walking as neededClear and concise verbal communication; ability to speak and respond effectivelyAdequate vision and hearing to respond to emergenciesAbility to enter and review data for extended periodsThe YMCA is committed to a nondiscrimination policy and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race color religious creed protected genetic information national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability or veteran status.