Child Care - Early Learning Lead Teacher

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA INC • Evansville, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Early Learning Director, the Early Learning Lead Teacher is responsible for guiding and instructing children through creative planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate daily program of activities promoting each child's affective, cognitive, physical, perceptual-motor, communicative and social competence. The position involves the close supervision of the Assistant Teacher enhancing a team teaching approach to ensure the safe and healthful care and management of children in a nurturing environment. Involvement includes maintaining contact and open communication with families, program staff and community resources. Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 21.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or other related field OR Associate’s Degree with 2 years professional experience in child care, early childhood education or related field OR CDA with 5 years professional experience in child care, early childhood education, or related field
• Ability to supervise adults.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Possess an outgoing personality, be warm and friendly, and able to relate well to both children and adults.
• A commitment to working with children in a developmental setting and a sincere desire to have a meaningful effect on their lives.
• Able to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to cope with stress and demonstrate appropriate professional reaction to other’s behaviors
• CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen training required within 60 days of employment.
• Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogen and New Employee Orientation training required before/on first day of working with youth.
• Possess leadership and supervision qualities.
• Will need to be sensitive, mature and fair to all.
• Able to demonstrate creativity with daily planning and activities.
• Be able to work Monday-Friday, during program times.
• Be available outside of program hours to plan, train, and meet with supervisors.
• Have reliable transportation to travel from one site to another during the program.
• Have general knowledge of the YMCA’s mission and be able to convey it to the community.
• Willing and able to communicate with parents and facility officials in a positive manner.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.
• Complete required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Responsible for assuring high standards of program quality and safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures and risk management policies.
• Plan both long and short range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy.
• Meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child.
• Maintain a file on each child while keeping confidentiality on all information on child/parent.
• Report progress of children to families in reports and through parent-teacher conferences.
• Maintain daily open communications with parents and share information to better meet their child's needs.
• Speaks with families in a friendly, courteous, and respectful manner.
• Actively pursue training and learning opportunities and certifications relating to the position.
• Maintain current certifications/trainings required by the position.
• Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy.
• Keeps equipment and materials in good repair and stored in a safe, orderly fashion.
• Maintain a physically and mentally safe environment for the children.
• Children must always be in the presence of staff.
• Follows appropriate dress code set forth by the association.
• Assists with onboarding and training of on-site staff.
• Supervise assistants, aides and volunteers in the classroom.
• Assists with staff reviews and site evaluations.
• Attend all required staff meetings and give input on programming issues.
• Keep all appropriate records and meet all applicable licensing regulations.
• Give medicine to children as outlined by parents.
• Adhere to State of Indiana Child Care Licensing rules and regulations.
• Be and set the example of excellency to other staff, maintaining an attitude of professionalism and loyalty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level