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title: Early Learning Center Lead Teacher
description: Early Learning Center Lead Teacher at Silver Bay YMCA Conference and Family Retreat
  Center. Full-time role. See the full description and apply.
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| **Company** | Silver Bay YMCA Conference and Family Retreat Center |
| **Location** | Ticonderoga, NY |
| **Salary** | $20.78/hr - $22.45/hr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 24, 2026 |
## Description

Looking for the chance to make a difference in the lives of children ages newborn - 5? Look no further than the Silver Bay Ticonderoga Early Learning Center!

Under the direction of the Early Childhood Director, the Early Childhood Teacher will plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum, per the YMCA philosophy of education, that is supportive of the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of all students enrolled in the early childhood daycare program.

**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:** Supervise assistant teacher and aides.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**

- Collaborates with the Early Childhood Director to establish annual goals.
- Assists with the design and implementation of the classroom curriculum, within established guidelines to assure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- On a weekly basis, writes daily lesson/activity plans, per classroom curriculum.
- On a daily basis, successfully manages the classroom and provides direct care and supervision of all children, in partnership with other teachers and providers.
- Conducts student assessments; creates individualized plans.
- Works collaboratively with other teachers, assistant teachers, and others to manage the classroom.
- Conducts ongoing observations and evaluations of each child in the classroom.
- Maintains all records, including attendance, incident reports, daily logs, parent sign-in/out book in compliance with federal, state, and other agency regulations, including Silver Bay HR.
- Models and enforces appropriate disciplinary techniques, as established by the policies of the Center.
- Conducts parent conferences; maintains positive relationships and communications with parents; engages parents as volunteers.
- Maintains classroom equipment; ensures in good working order and stored appropriately as part of a safe classroom environment.
- Adheres to all NYS OCFS, Department of Health, NAEYC, CDC, and Silver Bay YMCA standards, regulations, and expectations.
- Participates in required training and workshops to foster professional growth, per NYS OCFS regulations of 30 hours every 2 years.
- Performs other duties, as requested.
- As a 24-hour operation, all staff may be asked to work weekends, evenings, night shifts and/or holidays to serve our members, guests, and program participants.

- Must hold an AA degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field; or a Child Development Associate credential; or another NYS-recognized credential.
- B.A. degree in Early Childhood or Childhood Education is preferred.
- Must hold a NY State Early Childhood Education Teacher certification.
- Must have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience in a group setting with preschool age children.
- Must possess knowledge and ability to relate to children and to develop professional and positive relationships with youth.·
- Must have knowledge and understanding of youth development principles.
- Must have a demonstrated knowledge of children, birth to age five, in development, curriculum, modern theories of early education, and healthy living.
- Must have demonstrated experience in ensuring a safe, warm, and welcoming environment, while ensuring that policies and procedures are followed.
- Experience in supervision, curriculum implementation, classroom management and effective parental communication is preferred.
- Must hold or be able to obtain First Aid, CPR and AED certifications.
- Must complete Child Abuse Prevention and Health and Safety course from NYS OCFS within 30 days of hire.
- Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people representing all social and economic segments of the community.
- **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** This position requires the ability to participate in a variety of physical activities; to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach, walk, pull, push, sit, or stand for prolonged periods of time. Other physical requirements include the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear, and have visual acuity. Work may be performed both indoors and outdoors; may be required to travel to various locations.
## Skills

- Supervision
- Child Development
- Teaching
- Change Data Capture (Cdc)
- NAEYC Accreditation
- Deployment Strategy
- Youth Development
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr)
- Incident Reporting
- Teacher : Professional Teaching Certificate
- Workplace Safety
- Child Development Associate
- Child Abuse Prevention
- Curriculum Implementation
- Manual Dexterity
- Teacher Certification
- First Aid
- Communication
- Direct Patient Care
- Classroom Management
- Parent Conferences

## How to Apply

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