Infant Lead Teacher

Salina Family YMCA•Salina, KS

1d•$14 - $16

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Early Education Director, the Lead Teacher provides direction for the classroom and staff. Implements program curriculum in the classroom. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA core values honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. The ideal candidate must meet the Kansas Licensing requirement for the Lead Teacher Position. This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
Knowledge of children and their behavior and a genuine desire to work with them
Experience working with children
Ability to build good relationship/communication skills with adults and children
Certifications: CPR, First Aid, TB test within 30 days of hire
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and judgment skills
Bring to this position maturity, responsibility and a sincere interest in working with families
Possess knowledge of age-appropriate activities and expectations
Ability to handle irate, complaining, or demanding individuals
Able to make sound judgments and decisions, even when distracted by noise or activity
Must have a signed health assessment stating no physical mental limitations working with children within 30 days of hire
Understand diverse family dynamics, their needs, as well as the needs of at-risk children
Must regularly lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds, and occasionally move up to seventy-five (75) pounds in the form of supplies or equipment
Able to sit, stand and bend to perform appropriate tasks
Must be able to move at an appropriate pace to respond to emergencies
Follow all safety requirements of the Salina Family YMCA
May be required to stand for extended periods of time
Work in different temperature environments
Ability to move around the room to assist children and supervise them with daily activities, social interaction, physical and emotional needs
Ability to interact and participate in gross motor activities with the children

Responsibilities

Must stay within Kansas Department of Health and Environment licensing regulations
Complete 16 in-service training hours per year as required by state regulations
Implement curriculum within the established guidelines
Design and implements daily lesson/activity plans
Supervise the children, classroom, and all activities
Conducts parent conferences and maintain a positive relationships and effective communication with parents
Make ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child
Daily communication with the parent/guardian
Properly fill out the necessary paperwork
Coordinate group times that address all learning areas
Maintain children’s files and resource files
Behavior management in accordance with YMCA and state regulations
Constant cleaning throughout the day, such as wiping the tables off, keeping the floor picked up, and cleaning bathrooms according to schedule
Organize classrooms daily with only applicable materials
Notify Angel Child Care Coordinator of supplies needed
Maintain a safe, welcoming, clean learning environment
Attend any staff meetings and training required by the Coordinator and the YMCA
Partner with the Church of the Cross staff to maintain a safe and clean facility
Provide exceptional customer service by greeting all participants, maintaining a clean and safe facility, and always demonstrating professional conduct
Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner
All other duties as required