Lead Teacher

YMCA of the Black Hills•Rapid City, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Early Learning Teacher at YMCA of Rapid City is responsible for creating a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their families.

Requirements

Have a Child Development Associate Credential
Have a history of excellence in achieving qualitative and quantitative growth in programs and participants.
Demonstrate solid leadership as demonstrated by a high level of loyalty and respect among those this person leads.
Be a minimum of 18 years old.
Be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
Be passionate about the YMCA mission and vision and must personally advocate and demonstrate the core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
Meet qualifications needed for South Dakota State childcare licensing.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Have CPR and First aid certification prior to or within 60 days of hire.
Must be able to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

If possible, have or be able to obtain a Class B driver's license with passenger and air brakes endorsement

Responsibilities

Prepare a mission-based, fun, age-appropriate, and meaningful curriculum that serves to enhance each child's academic, social, and physical development. Complete and file lesson plans monthly
Implement the curriculum in such a way that there is documented academic, social, and physical progress for each child.
Learn, actively implement and train other early learning staff in the YMCA Social and Emotional Curriculum, Conscious Discipline.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum as measured by portfolio deadlines.
Conduct supervision of early learning staff such that each one understands and successfully achieves their performance objectives.
Conduct formal and informal evaluations of early learning staff such that evaluations result in the achievement of their performance objectives.
Ensure the safety and security of each child in your care.
Maintain excellent room appearance and proper maintenance and use of equipment, supplies, and materials.
Fully comply with YMCA safety policies and state and local codes.
Develop and maintain positive relations with parents and children.
Connect with the staff in the classroom on a weekly basis to communicate information gained through Lead Teacher/Associate Director meetings.
Manage and monitor expenses
Accurately complete an incident/accident report for each incident/accident and submit and report it in accordance with staff training.
Maintain neat and accurate attendance/meal production records.
Complete and distribute monthly newsletters in a timely manner as directed by the Associate Director.
Complete and distribute reports daily to go home to parents regarding the child's day through Brightwheel App.
Whatever else may be needed to further the YMCA movement