Child Care - Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher

Grand Traverse Bay YMCA • Traverse City, MI

83d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA is seeking a charismatic and passionate infant or toddler teacher to join their team. Working for the Y means bettering the community one child at a time. This position offers newly increased compensation, full-time membership perks, benefit options, paid time off, and increased childcare discounts. The Y's culture is built on the mission and core values of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality. They strive to be welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.

Requirements

• At least 19 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• A minimum of 1 year experience
• 3 hours of MiRegistry approved training in Program Management
• 3 hours of MiRegistry approved training in Observation, documentation, and assessment.
• 3 hours of MiRegistry approved training in Teaching and Learning
• 6 hours of MiRegistry approved training in Interactions and Guidance
• 6 hours of MiRegistry approved training in Challenging behaviors
• 6 hours of MiRegistry approved training in Trauma informed practices
• Valid CDA with 480 hours of experience
• Must have 3 semester hours, 4.5 CEUS, or 45 hours of MiRegistry-approved track of Infant and Toddler development and care practices within 6 months of hire.
• Must be responsible, dependable, enthusiastic, and able to communicate effectively
• Adult, Child, and Infant CPR/AED and First Aid certification
• Good oral and written communication skills, including computer skills
• Outgoing personality and experience engaging with the public by phone and in person

Responsibilities

• Directing all aspects of the quality program and daily curriculum in their designated classroom.
• Supervising and guiding the children in a safe and healthy environment.
• Lesson planning for classroom using Creative Curriculum.
• Creating and implementing art, science, math, literacy, and free play activities.
• Creating activities for small and large groups, dramatic play, and active play.
• Maintaining a portfolio of each child’s development and progress.
• Completing written assessments for each child, including daily activity sheets and accident reports.
• Providing a safe, fun environment for the children to play, learn, and grow.
• Engaging in continuing education including classes, conferences, workshops, and in-services.
• Performing cleaning duties as outlined in the classroom cleaning checklist.
• Communicating with the director regarding issues, concerns, supplies, or needs within the classroom.
• Working at least 6 hours per day.
• Communicating appropriately with other staff members, children, parents, etc.
• Working within the guidelines of the YMCA’s mission and areas of focus.

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus: $300 for full-time hires (paid after 30 days of employment, minimum 35 hours/week)
• Newly increased compensation
• Full-time membership perks
• Benefit options
• Paid time off
• Increased childcare discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED