Early Learning Center Lead Teacher

Georgia Mountain Young • Gainesville, GA

4d • $12 - $15 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing a quality environment for children that adheres to licensing guidelines, YMCA child care policies and procedures guidelines, and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focus on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and 18 years of age or older.
• Must meet Bright From the Start educational requirements.
• Effective communication skills.
• Satisfactory Bright From the Start Fingerprint Letter.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
• Ability to organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Previous experience with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Creates and implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
• Administers lesson plans and plans developmentally appropriate activities to suit the needs of all children enrolled.
• Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child and creates a comprehensive portfolio of accomplishments guided by the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards.
• Maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents. Engages parents during pick up and drop off.
• Maintains program site and equipment.
• Maintains required program records.
• Attends and participates in program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Assists in the Annual Campaign responsibilities assigned to the Child Care Department.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED