Preschool Teacher

BILLINGS FAMILY YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Preschool Teacher

FLSA Status: Full Time, Non-exempt Revision Date: June 2026

Reports to: Youth Development Director

Supervises: Preschool Aide

POSITION SUMMARY: Provides direct supervision of a group of children in Preschool. Implements and uses the Creative Curriculum to educate 3-5 year olds and to ensure kindergarten readiness. Provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Supervises and leads a group of children.

· Plans and implements educational activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA core values.

· Follows a curriculum that provides a learning environment.

· Tests students at least twice a year to have measurement of impact.

· Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff.

· Supervises Preschool Aide.

· Represent the YMCA at community events that involve children’s activities.

· Be flexible to attend required Family Nights, Meetings, and training.

· Keeps current with all department specific goals.

· Follows department dress codes daily and wears name tag.

· Adheres to all safe practices by following consumer‑boundary policies, adhering to procedures for supervising high‑risk activities, promptly reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior or policy violations while maintaining strict confidentiality.

· Always have a friendly, helpful attitude and wear a smile.

· Take initiative to greet and assist all members, potential members, program participants and volunteers in a courteous, professional and friendly manner.

· Be enthusiastic towards members by learning their names and expressing an interest in their YMCA activities.

· Work daily to develop personal and meaningful relationships with members, volunteers, donors and others.

· This position works can align with afterschool kinder program position as well.

CORE COMPETENCIES (ALL STAFF):

· Always models and adheres to the mission of the YMCA and implements the Y Core Values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

· Engage with all staff and members with a friendly, helpful, professional attitude to develop meaningful relationships, ensuring the Y’s community focused mission and welcoming of all.

· Actively listens, responds, and engages to all questions and concerns with care, providing prompt resolution or escalation to build trust and commitment to the Y’s cause.

· Embraces new ideas to enhance both staff and member experience and work cohesively with staff across all departments to support a positive, diverse, and inclusive YMCA environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Teaching Certificate Preferred.

· Previous experience working with children preferably in a preschool setting or classroom setting or some type.

· Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: preschool classroom, songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, recreational games, and working with large groups.

· At least 18 years of age

· Completes onboarding process before first shift of Child Abuse Prevention training CPR, First Aid, AED certifications.

· Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, kneeling, leaning, reaching and lifting.

· Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with the unique challenges of a non-profit community service organization.

· Ability to work irregular work hours, including nights and weekends, fulfilling MOD rotation requirements.

· Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.

· Ability to interact with a diversity of people and various levels of personnel using sound judgment on ambiguous issues.

· Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

This job description may not be all inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Experienced working with preschool age children?

Experience:

• teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person