Afterschool Lead Teacher - Hidden Valley Y-Kids ELOP

Visit the YMCA of the East Bay Today with 5 Central Locations•Pleasant Hill, CA

About The Position

The Afterschool Lead Teacher provides direction for the program and classroom and implements curriculum in accordance with the YMCA of the East Bay’s goals, policies, and mission. The role provides a quality experience for children and parents grounded in YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring, and serves as a role model for children. The Lead Teacher plans and implements culturally relevant activities, supports and directs classroom staff, promotes children’s individual growth and development, and helps ensure their health and safety. The role also collaborates with families, school-site staff, and administration; supports program documentation and compliance; and helps maintain a clean, welcoming, and appropriately licensed program environment.

Requirements

Associate degree; 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 preventive 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 duties.
Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform the essential functions and supervise program activities.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds; frequent bending and standing; ability to walk for long periods; visual ability to monitor indoor and outdoor activities; and mobility to respond quickly to emergencies.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement culturally relevant curriculum within established guidelines, preparing necessary supplies and equipment for activities.
Provide classroom leadership and direction to Assistant Teachers as needed; cooperate with staff to maintain program quality.
Promote each child’s growth and exploration by recognizing individual needs and providing developmentally enriching opportunities.
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 appropriate.
Use appropriate, consistent, age-appropriate discipline that reinforces positive behavior.
Document and report notable behavior and situations to the appropriate supervisor according to policies and procedures.
Assist the Site Director with recruiting and hiring; may assist with scheduling and monitoring.
Build positive working relationships with administration, families, teachers, and school-site staff to serve children and families.
Support administrative staff in collecting and reporting data required monthly, quarterly, and annually by contracts or grants.
Explain program standards and policies positively and clearly.
Provide parents with ongoing feedback about children’s development, including through 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 and ensure licensing standards and regulations are met.
Perform other duties as assigned.