BT Midtown Parker - Child Care Lead Teacher

YMCA of Greater Cleveland Recruitment Team • Cleveland, OH

123d • $15 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Teacher administers child care programs at designated YMCA sites. The role includes creating and implementing lesson plans, maintaining site records, and carrying out program duties to support state licensing compliance and effective site management. The position may require travel between branch locations for assigned duties, trainings, or meetings, or working in other program areas as needed. The employee is expected to be actively involved in the childcare program 100% of the time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent minimum.
• At least 2 years of experience working in a licensed childcare program.
• CPR certification at the Basic Life Support or Professional Rescuer level, Basic First Aid, Emergency Oxygen Administration, and associated safety training required within 30 days of hire.
• Willingness and ability to act as a mandated reporter for suspected child abuse or neglect and follow the specified reporting process.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use modern management skills, including continuous improvement, to administer program, fiscal, and personnel policies and achieve organizational objectives.
• Ability to build authentic relationships and foster a collaborative team approach to challenging situations.
• Strong time-management, customer-service, attention-to-detail, organizational, and multitasking skills, including the ability to handle a high volume of work.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and excellent Excel skills.
• Ability to drive between sites throughout Northeast Ohio, walk frequently, stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, communicate frequently with students, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with diverse populations.
• At least 1 year of experience with Microsoft Office products.
• At least 1 year of experience with ODJFS licensing procedures and Step Up to Quality requirements.
• Experience with a comparable payroll/HRIS system; preference for ADP, Kronos, or Ceridian.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children at all times and maintain YMCA and state licensing staff-to-child ratios.
• Use age-appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Plan and implement lesson plans and activities in accordance with YMCA curriculum guidelines and the daily schedule.
• Complete and submit assigned daily, weekly, and monthly reports, including attendance and CACFP reports.
• Maintain site files containing policies, school-year schedules, ODJFS child day care rules, child enrollment information, and staff files.
• Provide program coverage as needed and arrange substitute instructors in coordination with the supervisor.
• Notify the supervisor about parent concerns or unsafe conditions and communicate regularly about center operations.
• Communicate supply needs, including First Aid and blood-borne pathogen protective equipment and snacks.
• Administer First Aid to children or staff when required.
• Clean and maintain the program space and facility each day.
• Work with the supervisor on promotional activities and flyers and develop and distribute site newsletters to parents.
• Follow YMCA and state quality guidelines and licensing requirements; the role may be named on the license and supports the Site Director with licensing compliance.
• Maintain positive communication and working relationships with parents and program participants.
• Develop and implement family activities and events.
• Serve as a mandated reporter and follow the child abuse and neglect reporting process.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment and administer program, fiscal, and personnel policies as applicable.

Benefits

• Free membership to a local YMCA.
• Discounts on YMCA programs, including childcare; part-time employees do not receive the childcare discount.
• Additional employee discounts at businesses in and around town.
• Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision coverage and an Employee Assistance Plan.
• Retirement contribution of 9% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland.
• Paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

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