Hayes Y Club - YMCA Child Care Lead Teacher

YMCA of Greater Cleveland Recruitment Team • Lakewood, OH

122d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Teacher administers child care programs at designated YMCA program sites. The role includes creating and implementing lesson plans, maintaining site records, and completing other duties that support state licensure compliance and effective program management. The Lead Teacher is expected to work in the childcare program 100% of the time and may travel between branch locations for assigned duties, trainings, meetings, or program coverage elsewhere.

The position supports children’s safety and development, maintains compliance with YMCA and state quality guidelines, and works with supervisors, parents, and staff to support center operations. The Lead Teacher may be named on the site license and supports the Site Director in ensuring licensing requirements are followed.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least 2 years of experience working in a licensed childcare program.
• CPR certification at the Basic Life Support or Professional Rescuer level, Basic First Aid, Emergency Oxygen Administration, and associated safety training required within 30 days of hire.
• At least 1 year of experience working with Microsoft Office products.
• Willingness and ability to report suspected child abuse and neglect as a mandated reporter and follow the required reporting process.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups across 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 organizational goals.
• Demonstrated ability to develop authentic relationships and foster collaborative teamwork in solving challenging situations.
• Strong time management, customer service, attention to detail, and organizational skills; ability to multitask and manage a high volume of work.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability to drive between sites throughout Northeast Ohio.
• Ability to frequently communicate with students and frequently walk, stoop, bend, crouch, and kneel to a child’s eye level and to maintain a clean environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with diverse populations.
• At least 1 year of experience with ODJFS licensing procedures and Step Up to Quality requirements.
• Experience with comparable payroll/HRIS systems, preferably ADP, Kronos, or Ceridian.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children at all times and maintain YMCA and state licensing staff-to-child ratios.
• Use age-appropriate techniques to manage children’s behavior.
• Plan, develop, and implement appropriate lesson plans and activities in accordance with YMCA curriculum guidelines and the daily schedule.
• Complete and submit assigned daily, weekly, and monthly reports, including attendance and CACFP records.
• 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 of parent concerns or unsafe conditions and communicate about center operations.
• Communicate supply needs, including first aid and blood-borne pathogen protective equipment and snacks.
• Administer first aid to children or staff when required.
• Ensure daily cleaning and maintenance of the space and facility.
• Work with the supervisor on promotional activities and flyers.
• Work with the supervisor to develop and distribute site newsletters to parents.
• Follow YMCA and state quality guidelines in operating the site.
• Develop and maintain positive communication with parents and develop and implement family activities and events.
• Build positive working relationships with program participants and parents as a representative of the YMCA.
• Support the Site Director in ensuring licensing requirements are followed and, if needed, be named on the license.
• Travel between sites as required.
• Act as a mandated reporter and follow the child abuse and neglect reporting process, including completing the reporting form, contacting children protective services, and notifying designated 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 local businesses.
• Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Plan, retirement contributions of 9% paid by the 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