Full-Time Lead Teacher

Young Mens Christian Association•Glen Carbon, IL

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the ECDC Director and in accordance with the Christian principles of the YMCA, the ECDC Lead Teacher will provide developmental care and supervision to children enrolled in the ECDC Center; follow an age-appropriate curriculum for children; establish and maintain supportive relationships with children and parents; and provide a quality experience to children and parents that focus on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Lead Teacher at the Edwardsville YMCA ECDC intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.

Requirements

Illinois state licensing requires that employees must be at least 19 and have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED).
60-semester hour credits from an accredited college or university with six (6) semester hours related directly to child care and/or child development from birth through age six (6).
OR One (1) year/ 1,560 hours of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed daycare center AND 30 semester hour credits from an accredited college or university with six( 6) semester hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development from birth through age six (6)
OR Completion of credentialing programs approved by the Department of Child and Family Services.
Certified copy of college transcripts or child development associate certificate.
Ability to follow and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
Display superior relationship-building skills and communicate effectively with a diverse group of employees, volunteers, children, and parents.
First Aid and CPR certifications
Favorable criminal background and CANTS check
Submit a medical exam upon hire that meets Illinois state licensing requirements.
Meet additional state licensing requirements
Complete required YMCA training according to Edwardsville YMCA employee policy.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children in a developmental daycare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a professional, respectful, positive attitude towards employees, members, and participants in YMCA programs.
Exemplify the core mission values of the YMCA while performing all duties.
Complete required YMCA training according to Edwardsville YMCA employee policy
Implements approved curriculum within the established guidelines.
Designs and implements approved daily lesson/activity plans.
Use positive discipline and guidance techniques with children as appropriate.
Supervise and direct any early child care assistants assigned to the classroom.
Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.
Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
Communicate with parents on a daily basis.
Maintains required program records as assigned.
Participate in activities leading to professional growth in child development and education, and in training related to the specific needs of the children served with a minimum of 20 clock hours of such training per year.
Enroll in the Illinois Gateway to Opportunity Registry
Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.