School Age Child Care Lead Teacher

Ann Arbor YMCA•Ann Arbor, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Make A Difference Place Join the Y's team and help create spaces where your role as a Lead School Age Teacher makes a big difference. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Child Care Director/Assistant Director and in accordance with the mission and purpose of the Ann Arbor YMCA, the School Age Child Care Lead Teacher is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the 400 W Washington After School program. The SACC Lead will work directly with the Directors to develop programs and activities that cater to children aged Young 5s - Fifth Grade. The SACC Lead will supervise and work alongside other SACC Assistant Teachers to ensure the safety of children in our care, as well as maintaining the After School program and its space.

Requirements

High School Graduate or Equivalent.
At least one year’s experience working with children, such as day care or babysitting required.
Must have Chauffeur’s License or obtain it before the first day of the after-school program.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, flexibility, and an ability to work in a team setting are required.
Must have certification in infant, child and adult CPR and First Aid or obtain in the first 30 days.
An interest and ability in developing and implementing creative programming with the goal of teaching YMCA core values is necessary.
A patient, high-energy, and goal-oriented attitude is essential.
Ability to be responsive to the needs, wants, and interests of both the parents and youth enrolled in the Child Watch Program.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.
Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide program supervision using positive guidance techniques.
Trains new after school staff
Ensures after school staff follow departmental policies and procedures.
Oversees the check in/check out procedures.
First line in handling customer service issues.
Ensures proper conduct of all patrons in the After School Program.
Develop and implement program activities that provide youth with experiences in the developmental areas of physical, social, emotional, and intellectual. This includes meeting requirements for any grants that the program receives.
Prepare/serve snacks for the afternoon according to the snack calendar created by the Directors.
Provide transportation for participants using YMCA buses.
Prepare the classroom environment to enhance each participant play through active exploration and interaction with adults, peers, and materials in learning centers such as dramatic play, blocks, science, math, games/puzzles, books, music, etc.
Maintain program and classroom space, including ensuring a clean, sanitary environment, and reporting any equipment/supply needs or maintenance concerns to the Child Development Directors.
Ensure classroom ratio is being followed in accordance with State of Michigan licensing and Michigan Healthy Out of School Time standards.
Possess working knowledge of child abuse and neglect laws and proper reporting procedures.
Participate in the support and evaluation of After School Program policies.
Plan activities that are developmentally appropriate for youth participants.
Communicate, maintain, and model expectations to all youth and staff.
Provide opportunities for children to develop social skills such as cooperating, helping, negotiating, and verbally communicating to solve interpersonal conflicts.
Encourage social, academic, and personal growth in youth.
Assist in maintaining individual records for all participants in a current and up to date status.
Become familiar with children and their families in order to provide quality service.
Attending and assisting in facilitation of scheduled staff meetings and in-service training as required.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Child Care Director/Assistant Director