Job detail
Preschool Lead Teacher - HIckory
YMCA of Catawba Valley
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/27/2026
Location
Hickory, North Carolina
Salary
$15 - $18 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The preschool lead teacher is responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum while ensuring the safety and welfare of children in the classroom. They also provide mentoring to assistant teachers and maintain regular communication with parents regarding developmental progress.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of college education, preferably in early childhood education. A minimum of 3 years of previous childcare experience is required for this role.
high schoolassociate degreeCoachingCommunicationMentoringLesson planningBehavior managementChild developmentClassroom managementEarly childhood educationCurriculum implementationSafety supervision
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Contributions