Y&F BASE Teacher

Kenosha YMCA•Kenosha, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kenosha YMCA is looking for a School-Age Childcare Lead Teacher to create a fun, safe, and engaging before and after school experience for children ages 5–12 at The Kenosha YMCA. This role involves planning and leading recreational activities, ensuring the health and safety of children, interacting with parents, maintaining facilities, and assisting with supervision of other staff or interns. The position also includes preparing food, accounting for all children, and participating in training and staff meetings. Occasional substitution at other sites or in the Early Childhood Program may be required.

Requirements

Must be 18 years old
Required to keep Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED Certificate current
Must have at least 240 hours experience as an Assistant Teacher in a group or child care center or equivalent.
Must meet Wisconsin state licensing qualifications as a childcare teacher/lead teacher
Experience working with children
Willingness to learn state licensing childcare regulations and procedures for Group Day Care Centers
Ability to work cooperatively with youth, parents, staff and community organizations
Ability to work with general supervision
Maintain a valid driver’s license
Background check cannot contain offenses restricted by state law

Responsibilities

Plan, conduct, and participate in recreational activities with the group.
Ensure health and safety of each youth.
Greet parents upon arrival pick up/drop off.
Maintain site, equipment, and supplies.
Assist with the supervision of guest teachers/intern, if applicable.
Prepare provided food daily.
Ensure all children are accounted for including youth in extra-curricular activities.
Participate in training sessions and staff meetings as scheduled.
Sub at other School Age sites or in the Early Childhood Program as necessary.