YD Broward, Certified Teacher, Special Needs, 26-27 School Year

The YMCA of South Florida•Ft. Lauderdale, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of South Florida is seeking Teachers to join our Broward Youth Development Team for various Special Needs sites. The Teacher, under the direction of the Site Supervisor, will be responsible for the overall day-to-day academic programming, discipline, direct supervision, and management of an assigned group of children in a licensed childcare/day camp facility. This role involves implementing curriculum, providing homework assistance, planning and leading age-appropriate activities, tracking participant progress, and ensuring the safety and well-being of the children. The position requires adherence to YMCA policies, licensing agency standards, and State of Florida regulations. The Teacher will also be responsible for maintaining supplies, ensuring facility cleanliness and safety, documenting behavior and health issues, reporting incidents, and maintaining proper staff-to-child ratios.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or higher.
Possess a valid Florida Teaching Certificate.
One (1) year to Three (3) years of experience in a licensed childcare/day camp facility or educational institution which includes direct contact with children.
Ability to relate to people.
Understand and practice YMCA Character Development values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years-old at the time of hire.
Successfully complete a drug test (Medical Marijuana cards are not accepted).
Satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprint background screening.

Nice To Haves

Outgoing personality enjoys speaking to people.
Innate desire to provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

Provide overall day-to-day group academic programming, discipline, direct supervision, and management of an assigned group of children.
Deliver program curriculum and provide homework assistance.
Review, implement, and lead contract scope of work as indicated by Children's Services Council.
Plan, supervise, and implement activities for assigned group of children in accordance with age and developmentally appropriate practices.
Submit monthly curriculums/lesson plans to Site Supervisor.
Conduct and maintain measurable tools to track participant progress.
Follow proper emergency procedures to ensure the safety of children.
Preserve the quality of supplies, equipment, and materials, and report re-order needs.
Provide regular inspections of areas used by the program to ensure cleanliness and safety.
Maintain close coordination with facility personnel for safety and benefit of children.
Document behavior issues and/or incidents daily, as needed.
Report notable health issues of each child daily and document incidents with the Site Supervisor.
Report all incidents and accidents immediately to Site Supervisor.
Adhere to Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting requirements.
Ensure proper staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times and report discrepancies to the Site Supervisor.