PreKLead Teacher

## Description
## Pre-K Counts Lead Teacher

Location: Reading YMCA

Salary: $50,000

Join the YMCA of Reading & Berks County as a **Pre-K Counts Lead Teacher** and help create a safe, engaging, and play-based learning environment where children develop the skills they need for kindergarten—and for life.

The YMCA of Reading & Berks County is seeking a **Pennsylvania Certified Pre-K Counts Lead Teacher** to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom where every child can thrive. This position plays a key leadership role in delivering high-quality early childhood education while supporting classroom staff, partnering with families, and maintaining compliance with Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts, Keystone STARS, DHS, and YMCA standards.

### **What You'll Do**

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, play-based lessons.
• Create a positive, engaging classroom environment that promotes school readiness.
• Lead and mentor assistant teachers and classroom staff.
• Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families.
• Maintain accurate attendance, emergency, and child records.
• Ensure classroom compliance with DHS, Keystone STARS, ELRC, and YMCA standards.
• Monitor classroom ratios, health, safety, and cleanliness.
• Identify and communicate developmental concerns to program leadership.
• Participate in team planning meetings, trainings, and YMCA events.
• Promote the YMCA mission through exceptional service to children and families.
• Support continuous quality improvement within the Early Learning Program.

### **Why You'll Love Working at the YMCA**

• Make a lasting impact on children's lives every day.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Meaningful work aligned with the YMCA mission.
• Opportunity to help shape the future of young learners.

## Qualifications
### **Required**

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Pennsylvania Instructional Level I Teaching Certificate (Level II preferred).
• Eligible to work within the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts requirements.
• Strong classroom management and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Passion for early childhood education and child development.

### **Required Certifications (or ability to obtain and maintain)**

• CPR/AED/Oxygen Administration
• First Aid
• Annual Fire Safety Training
• Required online risk management trainings
• All required Pennsylvania child care clearances and ongoing professional development.

### **Physical Requirements**

• Ability to actively supervise young children throughout the day.
• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to participate in classroom activities and outdoor play.