BT Willard North Royalton YMCA - Child Care Lead Teacher

YMCA of Greater Cleveland Recruitment Team • North Royalton, OH

124d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma.
• 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 of suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups across social and economic segments of the community.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to administer program, fiscal, and personnel policies and use modern management practices, such as continuous improvement, to achieve organizational goals.
• Proven ability to develop authentic relationships and foster collaborative teamwork in solving challenging situations.
• Excellent time management, customer service, attention to detail, and organizational skills; ability to multitask and handle a high volume of work.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel; experience with comparable payroll/HRIS systems.
• Ability to drive between sites throughout Northeast Ohio.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to frequently walk, stoop, bend, crouch, and kneel to a child’s eye level and to maintain a clean work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with diverse populations.
• At least 1 year of experience with ODJFS licensing procedures and Step Up to Quality requirements.
• Experience with ADP, Kronos, or Ceridian payroll/HRIS systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children at all times and maintain YMCA and state licensing staff-to-child ratios.
• Use age-appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Plan, develop, and implement lesson plans and activities following YMCA curriculum guidelines and incorporate them into the daily schedule.
• Complete and submit assigned daily, weekly, and monthly reports, including attendance and CACFP records.
• Maintain 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 of parent concerns or unsafe conditions and maintain ongoing communication 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.
• Ensure daily cleaning and maintenance of the program space and facility.
• Work with the supervisor on promotional activities and flyers.
• Work with the supervisor to develop and distribute site informational newsletters to parents.
• Follow YMCA and state quality guidelines in operating the site.
• Develop and maintain positive communication with parents.
• Develop and implement family activities and events.
• Represent the YMCA by building positive working relationships with program participants and parents.
• May be named on the license and support the Site Director in ensuring licensing requirements are followed.
• Follow the child abuse and neglect reporting process as a mandated reporter, including completing the reporting form, contacting children protective services, and notifying the specified YMCA personnel.

Benefits

• Free membership to a local YMCA.
• Discounts on YMCA programs, including childcare; part-time positions 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, an Employee Assistance Plan, retirement contributions of 9% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, and paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

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