Warrensville YMCA - Child Care Lead Teacher

YMCA of Greater Cleveland Recruitment Team • Warrensville Heights, OH

125d • $16 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

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

The Lead Teacher supports safe, well-managed programming by supervising children, following YMCA and state quality guidelines, maintaining required records and files, communicating with parents and supervisors, and supporting the Site Director with licensing requirements. The role also includes maintaining the program space, coordinating coverage, and developing family activities and communications.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma.
• CPR certification at the Basic Life Support or Professional Rescuer level, Basic First Aid, Emergency Oxygen Administration, and associated determined safety training required within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum 2 years working in a licensed childcare program.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with Microsoft Office products.
• Willingness and ability to act as a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse and neglect and follow the required reporting process.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to administer program, fiscal, and personnel policies and apply modern management skills, such as continuous improvement, to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
• Proven ability to develop authentic relationships with others.
• Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to 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, excellent Excel skills, and experience with a comparable payroll/HRIS system.
• Ability to drive between sites throughout Northeast Ohio.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to frequently walk, stoop, bend, crouch, and kneel, including to a child’s eye level and to maintain a clean working 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise program participants at all times while maintaining YMCA and state licensing staff-to-child ratios.
• Use age-appropriate techniques to manage children’s behavior.
• Plan, develop, and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities according to YMCA curriculum guidelines and the daily schedule.
• Complete and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports as assigned, including attendance and CACFP reports.
• 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 about parent concerns or unsafe conditions and maintain ongoing communication about center operations.
• Communicate with the supervisor when essential supplies, including First Aid and blood-borne pathogen protective equipment or snacks, are needed.
• 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.
• Develop and distribute site informational newsletters to parents with the supervisor.
• Follow YMCA and state quality guidelines in operating the site.
• Develop and maintain positive communication and working relationships with parents and program participants.
• Develop and implement family activities and events.
• Support the Site Director in ensuring licensing requirements are followed; may be named on the license.
• Follow the child abuse and neglect reporting process as a mandated reporter, including completing the reporting form, calling 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 places in and around town.
• Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Plan, retirement contributions of 8% paid by 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