Afterschool Lead Teacher - Hidden Valley Y-Kids ELOP

Ravi's Import Warehouse•Pleasant Hill, CA

12h

About The Position

The Afterschool Lead Teacher provides direction for the program and classroom and implements program curriculum in keeping with the YMCA of the East Bay’s goals, policies, and mission. The role delivers a quality experience for children and parents that reflects YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring, and serves as a positive role model for children. The Lead Teacher plans and implements culturally relevant activities, leads classroom staff, supports children’s development and well-being, maintains relationships with families and school-site staff, and helps ensure that program records, reporting, and licensing requirements are met.

Requirements

Associate degree; the job posting states a BA/BS degree is preferred.
Meet educational and experience qualifications established by California state law and Community Care Licensing, including 24 ECE units, 16 general education units, 6 administration units, and 15 hours of health and safety training, or alternative qualifications on CDP.
Two years of related experience in school-based learning.
Three years of previous experience working in a professional child care or school-aged program.
High degree of cultural awareness and competency in cross-cultural practice with children and families.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
At least 18 years of age.
Pre-employment health screening and TB clearance.
Current Pediatric First Aid and CPR certificates, including a total of 15 hours of preventative health and safety training, or completion of this training within 90 days of hire.
LiveScan fingerprinting and criminal record clearance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other computer programs necessary to perform the job duties.
Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform the position’s essential functions and supervise program activities.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds, bend and stand frequently, walk for long periods, clearly monitor indoor and outdoor activities, and move quickly in response to emergencies.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS degree.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement culturally relevant curriculum within established guidelines and prepare supplies and equipment for program activities.
Provide classroom leadership and direction to Assistant Teachers as needed.
Work cooperatively with staff to ensure program quality.
Promote children’s individual growth and exploration, recognize their needs, and provide opportunities to enrich their development.
Care for children’s health and well-being; provide first aid when necessary and promptly report incidents or injuries to parents, the director, and the branch as required.
Use appropriate, consistent, age-appropriate discipline methods that reinforce positive behavior.
Report and document notable behavior and situations to the appropriate supervisor according to policies and procedures.
Assist the Site Director with recruiting and hiring and may assist with scheduling and monitoring.
Maintain positive, collaborative relationships with administration, families, teachers, and school-site staff.
Support administrative staff in collecting and reporting data required monthly, quarterly, and annually by contracts or grants.
Explain and interpret program standards and policies; provide parents with ongoing feedback about their child’s development, including conferences and assessments.
Maintain required program records.
Attend and actively participate in program activities, department trainings, staff meetings, and scheduled special events.
Keep the center clean and presentable.
Ensure licensing standards and regulations are met.
Perform other duties as assigned.