Teacher, YMCA Child Development Center - Weatherford, OK

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City•Weatherford, OK

6d•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 classroom, 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 to meet program standards and applicable licensing and accreditation requirements. The Teacher is responsible for the equipment, supplies, and appearance of an assigned classroom and reports to the Director and Assistant Director, Master Teacher. Attendance at mandatory meetings and workshops is required. The position involves working in a childcare environment with potential exposure to illness, slipping and falling hazards, continuous noise, crowded conditions, odors, outdoor weather, and regularly changing soiled diapers and clothing. After hire, the employee must complete Oklahoma Department of Human Services Licensing Orientation and Entry Level Child Care Training within 90 days, provide current Infant/Child and Adult CPR and First Aid certificates within 30 days, attend required meetings and trainings, complete 20 hours of training annually, set three annual professional development goals, and maintain copies of current training hours and certificates needed for N.A.E.Y.C. and DHS licensing.

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.
PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid certification; training may be provided by the Y if needed.
Follow Child Abuse Report Guidelines.
Experience managing groups of young children.
Meet Health Department guidelines and Oklahoma Department of Human Service Licensing Regulations.
Past random drug test.
At least six months of experience working in a licensed childcare program.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to provide a positive, nurturing environment for children.
Ability to be flexible in assignments and work hours.
Ability to provide superior customer service.
Ability to adapt to changing needs and handle multiple tasks.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand for up to 95% of the day, and perform CPR and First Aid in an emergency.
Ability to stoop and bend, sit on the floor, and perform activities with children—including jumping, dancing, walking, and running—for extended periods.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities, and submit weekly lesson plans and supply needs in advance.
Post current lesson plans in the classroom and develop a daily schedule balancing active and quiet activities, individual and group times.
Arrange and maintain classroom learning centers, rotate toys, keep pathways clear, and organize the environment for children’s learning and staff supervision.
Monitor children’s development using observation records, checklists, daily reports, and portfolios.
Maintain positive, open relationships with families; greet parents and children, reinforce successes and positive behaviors, and document and communicate concerns.
Conduct parent-teacher conferences twice yearly and more often as needed.
Facilitate classroom activities, participate, model, and observe as necessary; complete daily sheets for children.
Complete accident and incident forms, obtain parent signatures, follow the chain of command, and provide parents with copies on the day of the incident.
Manage classroom supplies and equipment safely and maintain organized storage, labeling, displays, and a parent information board.
Follow cleaning schedules and program guidelines for food service, cleanup, and food storage; remove broken toys or equipment.
Maintain a safe, secure, and clean environment and support discipline practices consistent with DHS licensing regulations.
Lift and carry children as needed.
Direct classroom assistant teachers, practicum students, and volunteers in meeting program standards and applicable regulations.
Attend required staff meetings and trainings; maintain required CPR and First Aid certification and complete required licensing training.
Follow the program dress code, maintain appropriate attendance, communicate professionally, and protect confidentiality on a need-to-know basis.
Meet or exceed Oklahoma DHS licensing regulations and N.A.E.Y.C. guidelines for programming for children from birth through six years.
Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors, and volunteers.