Lead Teacher-Fairfield Twp.

Summary

Child Care Lead Teacher
Position is Full Time with Full Benefits.
Shifts are between 6:30am and 6:00pm Monday-Friday
Starting wage $17.00/hour.
Family YMCA Membership Included

**250 Sign On Bonus**
Sign on Bonuses will be awarded after completion of your first 90 days

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Branch Child Care Director and in accordance with the Christian mission and purpose of the Great Miami Valley YMCA Association, the Lead Teacher is responsible for the social, physical, spiritual, and mental development of each child within their care. In accordance with ODJFS and “Step Up to Quality” standards, he or she will also be responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of all activities, as well as keeping the safety and well being of the children as a first priority.

GREAT MIAMI VALLEY YMCA ASSOCIATION SUMMARY:
OUR MISSION:To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

OUR IMPACT:To strengthen our community by providing opportunities to serve children, individuals, and families in a safe environment which encourages all to live healthy lives and to exhibit positive character values such as faith, caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Mission Advancement:Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
Collaboration:Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness:Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth:Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) while maintain alertness for long periods of time.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to interpret, adopt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Must be creative and enthusiastic to staff and program participants.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with families, children, and other staff.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
• Ability to maintain emotional control and composure in turbulent, challenging and changing conditions.
• Must be a team player, dependable, detail-oriented, maintain

Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages, directs, and coordinates high-quality, child care programs and activities for assigned classroom and age group.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, local, and “Step Up to Quality” regulations as they relate to program areas.
• Ensures YMCA standards are met, safety procedures are followed, and ensures the safety and well-being of children as a first priority.
• Interacts with children on their individual levels of development.
• Develops and implements of weekly lesson plans that are effective and fit children’s needs, interests, and developmental level.
• Assists with planning and posting meals and snacks that meet all nutritional guidelines.
• Manages and controls program budget and ensures program operates within budget and program fees are collected.
• Implements marketing for child care programs that positively impact the attendance registration of these programs.
• Registers children at site and maintains waiting list, if applicable.
• Develops and maintains relationships with state child care licensing agency, school administration, parent groups, and other organizations and agencies related to the assigned programs.
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates staff on YMCA policies and procedures regarding the center, state licensing, interactions, supervision of children, and communication with parents.
• Responds to all agency, parent, and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Documents and reports to the Branch Child Care Director any special needs or problems of an individual child, staff, or parent(s).
• Maintains the appearance of the classroom/outside areas which includes keeping supplies, materials and equipment in the rooms in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Attends staff meetings and ongoing trainings (15 hours per year or 45 hours per three years to include first aide, communicable disease recognition and prevention, CPR and child development classes.)

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Associate’s degree in Child Development, Education or related field preferred.
• Certifications:Current First Aid, Communicable Disease, Child Abuse Recognition and Prevention and CPR certifications or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Experience:Two years experience as a coordinator or supervisor of child care programs preferred.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of the developmental stages of a child.
• Have a valid driver’s license and capable of driving to multiple site locations.
• Have proficient computer skills.
• Be at least 18 years of age.