Lead Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the guidance and supervision of the Childcare Director, the Lead Teacher is responsible for providing direction for the program and classroom, and implementing program curriculum, along with providing a quality experience to children and parents that focus on the Y values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

All Lead Teachers are expected to fulfill the following functions: 

1. Ability to design, organize and implement age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate daily lesson/activity plans including zoo phonics. 
2. Ability to solve practical problems and work through situations of varying gravity
3. Maintain continuing education credits (STARS) required by state licensing 
4. Supervise the children, classroom and all activities in a safe environment 
5. Conduct parent conferences and maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents. 
6. Maintain required program records 
7. Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings and staff training. 
8. Understand ratios and youth staff, know the number of youth in the program at all times
9. Communicate effectively the behavior of the child and not the character of the child. 10. Facilitate transportation safety
10. Ability to problem-solve staff absences.
11. Maintain clean youth areas.
12. Respond to any and all safety risks across the youth center.

In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities, Lead Teachers will:

• Pursue /participate in ongoing training 
• Participate in the annual campaign by giving, campaigning or both 
• Attend weekly staff meetings 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching ,transitions and lift up to 40lbs. 
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and switch tasks as new challenges and projects emerge.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. At least 18 years of age. 
2. Alarm/Emergency Procedures training within 30 days of hire and biannually thereafter. 
3. CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire and biannually thereafter. 
4. New Employee Orientation and Listen 1^stor other alternative training within 30 days of hire. 
5. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting is preferred.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

• Insurance: FREE Life Insurance coverage; Health, Vision and Dental Insurance available for the whole family; HSA Account contributions for staff who select a high-deductible health insurance plan
• Retirement: Eligible to contribute an optional percentage or dollar amount to a 401K or Roth account after one year of service, with a YMCA match of up to 4%; an additional contribution annually from the YMCA per Board discretion 
• Membership: FREE membership for the whole family!
• Childcare: 50% discount on YMCA childcare, and FREE After School childcare
• Programs: First Camp Session FREE; one FREE program every session!
• Training: FREE on the job training to include CPR, First Aid and many more opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program: Services include face to face counseling, financial coaching, legal counseling and virtual counseling.

OUR CULTURE

• Welcoming: The YMCA is open to all people and creates spaces where people can belong. 
• Genuine: The YMCA values people for who they are and encourages them to be true to themselves and others. 
• Hopeful: The YMCA believes in people's ability to inspire a brighter tomorrow. 
• Nurturing: The YMCA is with people on their journey to develop their full potential. 
• Determined: The YMCA works relentlessly to strengthen communities. 
• Respect: The YMCA sees all people as equal in worth and value. 
• Responsibility: The YMCA is accountable for actions and impact. 
• Caring: The YMCA is guided by caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. 
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion: The YMCA strives to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.