Lead Teacher Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old
• Required to keep Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED Certificate current
• Must have 240 hrs. experience as Assistant Teacher in a group childcare center
• 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

• Follow abuse prevention policies.
• Complete required safety training.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Comply with mandated reporting requirements.
• Builds healthy, nurturing relationships with all the children.
• Assist the Site Director in planning and implementing curriculum-based activities.
• Act as the Site Director when the Site Director is not on site.
• Arrive to work dressed properly with appropriate uniform and name tag.
• Sign In/Out accurately and approve time sheet according to deadlines set on payroll schedule.
• 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.
• Ensure flyers are distributed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Site director.

Benefits

• Free FAMILY Membership
• Flexible Work Schedule
• A Team Atmosphere
• Discount on Y Programs
• Discount on Child Care