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Lead Preschool Educator

Yellow Brick Road Early Learning Center · Human Services · $1.5M budget · 39 staff · Since 1977

Why Yellow Brick Road Early Learning Center

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Provides childcare and education for young children.

  • The company provides developmentally appropriate education and custodial care for children aged six weeks to six years. Yellow Brick Road is fully licensed to serve up to 94 children, operating year round, five days a week from 7:30am to 5:30pm.…$1.3M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$66K
1 officer reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$1.2M
spent in FY2023
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
39
employees
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
86%
of spending
Looks good: 86% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+16%
of revenue, FY2023
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
16 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 16.0 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2023
latest Form 990
Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1978
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

At Yellow Brick Road, we’re on a mission to put good humans into the world and leave it better than we found it. Our team creates warm, inclusive, and joyful environments where children, families, and staff can thrive. If you’re energized by purpose, connection, and meaningful work, you’ll love being part of a community that invests in your growth and celebrates what makes you exceptional. The purpose of the Lead Educator is to provide a nurturing, positive, and innovative learning environment where students can thrive and develop essential skills for lifelong success.

Through effective communication, collaboration, and curriculum planning, our teachers play a pivotal role in fostering a love for learning, promoting social and emotional development, and laying the foundation for academic achievement. By embracing our core values our educators create a safe and stimulating space where each student is valued, respected, and supported on their own unique learning journey. What You’ll Do: Curriculum Planning and Implementation: I mplement play-based, age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that support student ’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development, aligned with early learning standards.

Help maintain a positive classroom culture that fosters a sense of belonging, safety, and curiosity. Child Development Observation and Assessment: Observe and assess the development and progress of each student and use this information to tailor instruction and support individual learning needs. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of student progress and development, reflecting our mission and commitment to communication and collaboration. Classroom Management: Establish and maintain a positive and respectful classroom culture where students feel safe, supported, and valued, embodying our core values o f nurturing and positivity.

Perform daily cleaning and sanitizing of the classroom, including toys, surfaces, equipment, and other areas, to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for students. Manage classroom behavior effectively, using positive reinforcement and guidance techniques. Parent and Family Communication: Provide daily communication through the company’s Parent Communication app with parents and families to provide updates on their student 's daily progress, activities, and development. Communication such as phone calls, written communication and in-person communication will be as needed or as outlined by company policy and procedure.

Collaborate with parents and families to support their student 's individual learning and development at school and home. Professional Development: Participate in ongoing professional development and training to enhance teaching skills and stay current with best practices in early childhood education, embracing our core value of innovation. Collaborate with colleagues and school leadership to share ideas, resources, and best practices, that fosters a culture of collaboration and…

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About Yellow Brick Road Early Learning Center

From its Form 990

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