Teacher, YMCA Child Development Center - Weatherford, OK

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City•Weatherford, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher meets the developmental needs of children from birth through six years of age in a group setting. The role plans and implements developmentally appropriate lessons, provides a safe and secure environment, documents children’s developmental outcomes, and maintains positive communication with families, partner agencies, and program staff. The Teacher directs classroom assistant teachers, practicum students, and volunteers in accordance with program standards and applicable Oklahoma licensing, health department, N.A.E.Y.C., and federal school lunch regulations. The Teacher is responsible for the equipment, supplies, appearance, and established program of a specified classroom, and reports to the Director and Assistant Director, Master Teacher. Attendance at mandatory meetings and workshops is required. The position works with young children and families in a childcare classroom and includes routine caregiving, including changing soiled diapers and clothing. Within 90 days of employment, the Teacher must complete Oklahoma Department of Human Service Licensing Orientation and Entry Level Child Care Training. Within 30 days, the Teacher must provide a current Infant/Child and Adult CPR and First Aid certificate. The Teacher must attend required staff meetings and trainings, complete 20 hours of training annually to meet DHS licensing requirements, set three professional development goals annually, and maintain current training documentation and certifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age.
Command of spoken and written English sufficient to serve as a language role model.
Certification in PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid; training is provided by the Y if needed. The position also requires current Infant/Child and Adult CPR and First Aid certification.
Follow Child Abuse Report Guidelines.
Experience managing groups of young children.
At least six months of experience working in a licensed childcare program.
Meet all Health Department Guidelines and Oklahoma Department of Human Service Licensing Regulations.
Pass a past random drug test.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to provide a positive, nurturing environment for children.
Ability to be flexible in assignment and work hours.
Ability to provide superior customer service.
High degree of adaptability and ability to respond quickly and appropriately to changing children’s needs while handling multiple tasks.
Ability to lift 50 pounds; stand for up to 95% of the day; perform CPR and First Aid in an emergency; stoop, bend, sit on the floor, and participate in activities such as jumping, dancing, walking, and running for extended periods; and communicate verbally effectively.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities, including preparing weekly lesson plans and supply requests in advance and posting current plans in the classroom.
Develop a daily schedule balancing active and quiet activities, individual and group times; arrange learning centers, rotate toys, and monitor children’s developmental progress through observations and records.
Maintain positive, open relationships with families; greet parents and children, share successes and positive behaviors, address concerns, document concerns, and communicate them to the Director or Assistant Director.
Conduct parent-teacher conferences twice yearly and more often as needed; facilitate classroom activities and complete children’s daily sheets.
Complete accident and incident forms, obtain the parent’s signature at pickup, follow the chain of command, and provide the parent a copy on the day of the incident.
Manage classroom supplies and equipment safely and orderly; maintain storage areas, labels, cleaning schedules, classroom postings, children’s work, and parent information boards.
Maintain learning centers and clear pathways that support children’s activities, independent learning, smooth transitions, and staff supervision.
Maintain a safe, secure, and clean classroom; remove broken toys or equipment; follow food service, cleanup, and food storage guidelines; and lift and carry children as needed.
Support and demonstrate discipline practices consistent with DHS licensing regulations and meet or exceed applicable DHS licensing regulations and N.A.E.Y.C. guidelines.
Attend required meetings and trainings, follow the dress code, maintain appropriate attendance and confidentiality, maintain current CPR and First Aid certification, and complete required training hours.
Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors, and volunteers.