Rising Leader Site Lead

YMCA of Muncie•Muncie, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Instructs children in developmentally appropriate activities designed to promote social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative growth in the Rising Leaders Program.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
Associate’s degree in a child-related field or CDA credential is required.
New Employee Orientation, Child Care Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens and Communicable Disease within 30 days of hire to be refreshed every year.
Adult/Infant CPR/AED, First Aid required before employment (counted in ratios) and kept current.
Basic knowledge and communication to engage with children and families.
One (1) to three (3) years of previous experience in working with children in licensed and/or NAEYC accredited center required.
Must hold a valid driver’s license, insurable driver’s record according to the YMCA’s insurance carriers, and have reliable transportation to travel for business meetings, training events, YMCA site visits, vendors and suppliers, etc.
Computer skills needed, particularly with Microsoft Office and email applications, along with ability to learn the internal YMCA software.

Nice To Haves

Experience in supervising others preferred.

Responsibilities

Always maintains appropriate ratio and supervision by sight with heightened awareness in at risk areas including outdoor/gym time.
Maintains and promotes a safe and positive environment.
Respects children always, interacts at their eye level, showing a warm, caring, pleasant demeanor.
Knows the names of children, parents, family members and uses their names when speaking with them.
Organizes and effectively prepares daily lesson plans for each group of children. Adjusts lessons to fit individual needs of each child.
Plans and implements individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, reading, math, science, social and motor skills as well as emotional development and creative ability.
Oversees all classroom management including set up and clean-up of activities.
Assists with homework help or academic support as needed.
Instructs children in practices of personal cleanliness, self-care and responsibility for their belongings and the schools/program equipment.
Helps children form habits of caring for own clothing, picking up and putting away supplies and equipment.
Presents a professional manner through a neat and clean appearance. Follows YMCA dress code.
Communicates with appropriate school staff when needed.
Notifies Teen Director concerning any need for repairs with building, classroom, supplies or equipment.
Maintains positive relations with parents, families, and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
Effectively communicates daily with parents/guardians/families through verbal and written means.
Monitors and maintains accurate records including attendance, absenteeism, transitions, child guidance and incidents for each child in classroom. Maintains confidentiality of all children, parents, and staff members.
Supervises and evaluates Associate Teachers.
Supervises Ivy Tech, Ball State or other practicum students and student teachers.
Communicates to Teen Director any concerns or incidents that require follow-up.
Supports Annual Campaign and other fundraising activities.
Is courteous and gives sincere attention to others by answering questions and troubleshooting issues.
Knows and administers the appropriate EAP (emergency action procedures) for any situation, including first aid or CPR, child injuries or medical issues, and work-related employee injuries, etc.
Completes incident and accident reports as required.
Upholds guidelines as outlined in the Employee Handbook of the Association.
Attends designated meetings, workshops, and training.
Carries out other duties as assigned by Teen Director.