Childcare Activity Leader - After School Teacher - West Carrollton, OH

Position Summary

Childcare Activity Leader - After School Teacher for Childcare in West Carrollton, OH, assist in the planning, development and implementation of all classrooms activities. The Childcare Activity Leader - After School Teacher is responsible for ensuring the children’s social, physical, spiritual and mental development in the program, as well as keeping safety and the wellbeing of the children as a first priority.

Essential Functions

• Plans, develops and implements weekly lesson plans that fit 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 quality of supplies, materials, and equipment in the room in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Reports any broken or unsafe toys and properly disinfects toys and equipment on a regular basis in accordance with the state regulations.
• Conducts the program in accordance with Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) guidelines.
• Effectively communicates verbal and written reports to the 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 in accordance with the stated discipline policy. Documents and reports to the supervisor any special needs or problems of an individual child, staff or parent.
• Maintains the 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 Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) regulations, continued professional development through community involvement, reading and/or further education.
• Remains familiar with National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), or the National After School Association (NAA) accreditation requirements, and completes required documentation in accordance with Center requirements.
• Copies all required screenings and assessments within required time frame.
• Maintains appropriate records for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) program.
• Communicates to direct supervisor any concerns, needed repairs, or incidents that may need follow-up.
• Possesses the ability and appropriate safe driving record to drive a vehicle, safely transporting up to 14 children, and to travel between locations for work-related purposes as needed.
• Required to work summer months/Day Camp.
• Protects confidential information regarding program participants, families and staff members.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess high school diploma or GED. Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Six months experience working in early childhood field 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. Optional based on specific assignments.