Lead Infant Teacher

About the role

The Alexandria Area YMCA is looking for a compassionate, energetic Infant Lead Teacher to lead our infant classroom at our Vivie location and provide exceptional care during a child's most important developmental stages. As an Infant Lead Teacher, you'll create meaningful learning experiences, build trusting relationships with families, and lead a team dedicated to providing a safe, engaging, and loving environment for every child.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that promote physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
• Develop and implement a daily schedule that includes feeding, napping, playtime, and structured activities.
• Provide constant supervision and ensure the safety and well-being of children in your care.
• Evaluates and maintains records on all children's progress.
• Maintain open and positive communication with parents/guardians, including daily updates.
• Work collaboratively and supervise assistant teachers, aides, and other staff members to ensure a smooth operation of the program.

Pay & Schedule

$19.00 - $22.00 per hour. Monday - Friday, 7:30a - 4:30p. Full-Time.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays Plus Birthday PTO
• Free YMCA Family Membership
• Discounts on Child Care and YMCA Programs
• Health Savings Plan
• 401(a) and 403(b) Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Mental Health Benefits – including free mental health sessions
• Professional Development
• Work-Life Balance

Requirements

• Be committed to the mission and goals of the YMCA and Child Care Center.
• Must meet DHS Rule 3 Teacher qualifications.
• Post-secondary education and formal child care experience is required. Credits and hours required vary based on area of study and degree (if any) earned.
• Three or more years of experience in the early childhood arena is preferred but not required.
• Must complete and have a non-disqualified background study record.
• Must be certified in CPR and First Aid or obtain within the first 90 days of employment.
• Proof of completion of SIDS, Abusive Head Trauma, Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting before interaction with children.
• Must take CACFP food program training and YMCA 101 within the first 90 days of employment.

Physical Demands

• Must be in good physical, mental, and emotional health and may be required to lift children and light equipment (5-50lb).
• Must be in constant awareness of the children's safety, ensuring that activities follow rules and regulations which limit risk to the participants.
• Required to speak and hear.
• Required to reach with and use hands and arms.
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must dress appropriately for the weather as both indoor and outdoor activities are scheduled.