YD Broward - Certified Teacher, LEAP, 26-27 School Year

The YMCA of South Florida•Ft. Lauderdale, FL

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Site Supervisor, the Certified Teacher is responsible for the overall day-to-day group academic programming, discipline, direct supervision and management of an assigned group of children in a licensed childcare/day camp facility as assigned by the Program Director. This includes academic instruction and program enrichment, delivery of program curriculum, and homework assistance. The role involves planning, supervising, and implementing activities for assigned groups of children in accordance with age and developmentally appropriate practices, as well as maintaining necessary tools to track participant progress and ensuring the safety and cleanliness of program areas.

Requirements

A valid Florida Teaching Certificate.
One (1) to Three (3) years of experience in a licensed childcare/day camp facility or educational institution, including direct contact with children.
Ability to relate to people and understand/practice YMCA Character Development values (Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility).
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Maintain all necessary certifications within the proper time frame as set forth by the licensing agency, State of Florida, or the YMCA of South Florida.
Submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprint background screening.
Successfully complete a drug test (Medical Marijuana cards are not accepted).

Nice To Haves

Warm, welcoming, and mature disposition.
Passionate about helping students succeed.
Creative and engaging presence.
Intrinsically motivated.

Responsibilities

Provide academic instruction and program enrichment, including curriculum delivery and homework assistance.
Manage day-to-day group programming, discipline, and direct supervision of 15-20 students in the after-school program.
Recruit a minimum of 20 students for their individual component.
Collaborate with the LEAP High Success Coach to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth.
Implement and lead contract scope of work as indicated by Children's Services Council.
Plan, supervise, and implement activities for assigned groups of children according to age and developmentally appropriate practices.
Submit monthly curriculums/lesson plans to the Site Supervisor in a timely manner.
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.
Conduct regular inspections of program areas to ensure cleanliness and safety.
Maintain close coordination with facility personnel for the 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 the Site Supervisor.
Adhere to Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting requirements and internal reporting procedures.
Ensure proper staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times and report discrepancies.