ELC Lead Teacher

YMCA of the USA
📍 Montclair, New Jersey, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 03, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

The ELC Lead Teacher serves as a member of the Montclair Y staff team and therefore should maintain the qualifications for teacher status as listed in the Department of Child Care Licensing policy and through Montclair Y’s standards. Under the direction of the Early Childhood Head Teacher and/or Director and in harmony with the mission and purpose of the established policies and goals of the Montclair Y, the ELC Lead Teacher is responsible for a variety of instructional, clerical and/or classroom tasks, providing a safe, fun, and positive environment for participants. The Lead Teacher leads in the education, health, welfare, and safety of the members enrolled in their classroom and the center. The ELC Lead Teacher must demonstrate a commitment to the YMCA’s four Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

Qualifications
  • Must be 18 years old or older.

  • Must possess a CDA, and/or an associate degree in early child...
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    Job Details

    • Location Montclair, New Jersey
    • Job Type Full-time
    • Category Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Special Education Teachers
    • Posted Date July 03, 2026
    • Application Deadline August 12, 2026