Childcare Lead Teacher - Part-Time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Provides direction for the program and classroom and implements program curriculum. Provides   

a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. While creating a positive environment that promotes youth development, social responsibility, and healthy living in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures with advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). 

OUR CULTURE: 

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.?We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.?We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.?We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.?We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Builds personal and meaningful relationships with YMCA members, participants, volunteers, and guests. While exemplifying the Y’s commitment to DEI and the four-character values of caring, honesty, respect & responsibility and responds to all member and community inquiries in a timely manner. 
2. Performs other duties as assigned. 
3. Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.  
4. Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans.  
5. Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.  
6. Conducts parent conferences and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents. Engages parents and volunteers using a DEI lens.  
7. Maintains program site and equipment.  
8. Maintains required program records.  
9. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training (18 hours per year) 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Meets 80% to 100% of the following qualifications: 

1. Ability to perform duties with professionalism, enthusiasm, kindness, empathy, care, honesty, and respect. 
2. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. 
3. Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law; 18 ECE Credits   
4. At least 21 years of age   
5. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of   

hire date.   

1. Health form completed within the 30 days of hire date; renewed every 3 years.   
2. At least 1 year of experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.  
3. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate.   

program activities. 

PREFERED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. A certificate in DEI or extensive training and work experience. 
2. An associate degree or higher in ECE or equivalent 
3. 3+ years of experience working in a licensed childcare facility.