Toddler Lead Teacher

YMCA of Central Stark County • North Canton, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Toddler Lead Teacher works with children ages 18 months to 2.5 years at the North Canton Child Development Center. The teacher serves as a warm, attentive role model, encourages safe exploration and early healthy habits, and provides a safe, responsive environment that meets each child’s needs. As part of a YMCA team, the teacher helps children develop teamwork and social skills as they grow and learn in a caring, educational setting rooted in the YMCA’s mission.

The role designs and implements daily lesson and activity plans, supports children’s well-being and personal growth, and assists with potty training. The Lead Teacher supervises Assistant Teachers and leads the classroom team, observes and evaluates each child, communicates with parents and conducts conferences, maintains classroom equipment and required records, and participates in program events, meetings, and training. Required training includes First Aid, CPR, Communicable Diseases, Child Abuse Awareness, and 10 hours of Ohio Approved training per year; training is provided by the YMCA and its affiliates.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Maintain training in First Aid, CPR, Communicable Diseases, and Child Abuse Awareness, and complete 10 hours of Ohio Approved training per year; training is provided by the YMCA and its affiliates.

Nice To Haves

• CDA, an associate degree or higher in education or a related field, or CPL Level 3 or above (preferred).
• Early childhood classroom experience, including lesson planning and conducting assessments.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement daily lesson and activity plans.
• Support the well-being and personal growth of children.
• Assist children with potty training.
• Lead the classroom team, including supervising Assistant Teachers.
• Make ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Conduct parent conferences and maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
• Maintain classroom and program equipment.
• Maintain required program records.
• Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Maintain training in First Aid, CPR, Communicable Diseases, and Child Abuse Awareness, as well as complete 10 hours of Ohio Approved training per year.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including 85% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Fully paid short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance equal to three times annual salary.
• 10% Association-paid retirement upon eligibility.
• Paid sick time.
• Generous vacation package.
• Complimentary membership.
• Discounted rates for child care and most programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED