Infant Lead Teacher - Boulder

ECT provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on achievement, relationships, and belonging through teaching the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Responsibilities

• Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
• Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans.
• Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.
• Supports in the supervision and direction of Assistant Teachers.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Ensures program consistently follows all YMCA, Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and Health Department expectations.
• Conducts parent conferences and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
• Engages parents in program activities and events.
• Maintains program site and equipment.
• Maintains required program records, registration forms, and medications.
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum age requirement of 21.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent—must meet ECT qualifications through CDHS.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with infant children ages 6 weeks to 18 months in a supervisory role.
• Completion of the following within 30 days of hire: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Ability to work with a wide range of age groups and demographics, and collaborate effectively with diverse groups and individuals.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Ability and desire to embrace the mission of the YMCA.

Benefits

• Free Family Membership
• Free and Discounted Programs
• Generous retirement benefits—12% after eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Childcare benefits of more than $5,000 (considered taxable income)

Limitations and restrictions apply to some programs.

Pay

USD $19.00 - USD $23.00 per hour