Childcare Activity Leader - After School Teacher - Huber Heights, OH

Position Summary

Childcare Activity Leader - After School Teacher assists in the planning, development, and implementation of all classrooms activities. The role ensures children's social, physical, spiritual, and mental development in the program, both before and after school, while prioritizing safety and the children's wellbeing.

Essential Functions

• Plans, develops, and implements weekly lesson plans that meet the children’s needs, interests, and developmental levels in the classroom.
• Works cooperatively with Lead Teacher, Site Administrator, other staff, and partners.
• Documents attendance, absenteeism, transitions, minor disciplines, and incidents for each child in the classroom.
• Maintains the classroom/designated program/outside areas in a neat and orderly fashion, ensuring the quality of supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Reports any broken or unsafe toys and properly disinfects them on a regular basis according to state regulations.
• Conducts the program in compliance with Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) guidelines.
• Communicates verbally and in writing with parents and conducts parent/teacher conferences in accordance with Center guidelines.
• Possesses working knowledge of child abuse and neglect laws and follows proper reporting procedures.
• Handles discipline promptly and documents any special needs or problems of an individual child, staff, or parent.
• Maintains cleanliness of the child care and program area.
• Maintains appropriate adult/child ratio.
• Fills in other classrooms when needed.
• Attends parent events/family programs.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings, staff activities, and ongoing trainings.
• Attends in-service training events as required by ODJFS regulations, continues professional development through community involvement, reading, or further education.
• Remains familiar with NAEYC or NAA accreditation requirements and completes required documentation in accordance with Center requirements.
• Copies all required screenings and assessments within the required timeframe.
• Maintains appropriate records for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) program.
• Communicates any concerns, needed repairs, or incidents requiring follow-up to the direct supervisor.
• Possesses the ability and appropriate safe driving record to drive a vehicle, safely transporting up to 14 children, and travel between locations for work-related purposes as needed.
• Required to work during summer months/Day Camp.
• Protects confidential information regarding program participants, families, and staff members.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Six months experience working in the early childhood field is strongly preferred.
• A valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and completion of YMCA Driver Orientation are required only for employees who will perform driving responsibilities as part of their role. Candidates without a valid license may still be hired but will not be eligible to drive YMCA vehicles until requirements are met.