Early Learning Team Leader - YMCA of the North Shore (multiple locations)

Are you an experienced early childhood educator ready to take the next step in your career?The YMCA is excited to introduce anew Team Leader positiondesigned to support career growth, peer mentorship, and high-quality learning environments across our Early Education program.

This 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 children.

As aTeam Leader, you'll provide classroom leadership and peer support to ensure the implementation of developmentally appropriate, high-quality practices throughout the center. You'll serve as a mentor and collaborator, helping to maintain curriculum consistency, support teacher development, and foster a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

This new position offers a meaningful opportunity for emerging leaders to grow their skills while helping others do the same.

Classroom Excellence & Curriculum Support

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  Model and support the implementation of a high-quality curriculum aligned with EEC, New Hampshire CCLU guidelines, and YMCA values.

  
  
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  Collaborate with teaching teams to enhance lesson plans, classroom design, and learning activities.

  
  
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  Help coordinate smooth transitions and consistent daily routines that support child development and classroom safety.

  
  

Peer Mentorship & Staff Support

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  Serve as a mentor to teachers by offering guidance, modeling effective practices, and providing hands-on support.

  
  
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  Help troubleshoot classroom challenges and promote a culture ofprofessionalismandcollaboration.

  
  
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  Step into classrooms as needed to maintain appropriate staff-child ratios.

  
  
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  Support fellow educators as they grow in their roles and prepare for future leadership opportunities.

  
  

Communication & Collaboration

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  Maintain open, respectful communication with families, coworkers, and leadership.

  
  
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  Participate in staff meetings and contribute to program development and quality improvement efforts.

  
  
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  Partner with leadership to ensure consistency in curriculum delivery and classroom practices.

  
  

Working at the YMCA means being part of a mission-driven organization that supports professional growth, community impact, and work-life balance. Our benefits include:

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  Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and employer-funded life insurance for full-time staff

  
  
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  Time Off: Generous paid time off, including 2 weeks of vacation, plus sick and personal days

  
  
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  Retirement Plan: 12% company contribution to your retirement fund (fully vested, no match required)

  
  
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  YMCA Membership: Free family membership and discounts on programs

  
  
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  Professional Development: Ongoing training and advancement opportunities

  
  
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  Supportive Environment: Be part of a collaborative team making a real difference

  
  
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  Competitive Compensation: Fair and competitive pay and benefits package

  
  

This 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 learning-one teacher, one child, one classroom at a time.

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  EEC/CCLU Lead Teacher Certification(Required)

  
  
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  Minimum of3 years of classroom teaching experiencein early childhood education

  
  
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  Demonstratedleadership abilityand a consistent record of strong performance

  
  
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  Passion for early childhood education and a commitment to delivering high-quality learning experiences

  
  
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  Willingness to actively participate in theTeam Leader training program

  
  
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  Strongcommunicationandcollaborationskills

  
  
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  Ability tosupport and inspire peersin a positive, non-supervisory capacity

  
  

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 disabilities.

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  Ability towalk, stand, and sit(including on the floor) for extended periods

  
  
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  Frequent exposure tocommunicable diseasesandbodily fluids

  
  
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  Must be able tolift and/or assist childrenweighing up to 50 pounds

  
  
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  Ability tolift and carry supplies(e.g., food, equipment) up to 20 pounds

  
  
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  Ability to maintainalertnesswhile standing or sitting for several hours

  
  
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  Physical capacity forbending, leaning, kneeling, and walkingas needed

  
  
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  Clear and concise verbal communication; ability to speak and respond effectively

  
  
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  Adequatevision and hearingto respond to emergencies

  
  
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  Ability toenter and review datafor extended periods

  
  

The 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.