Lead Teacher @ Haven for Hope Y Early Learning Center - Full Time

Essential Functions

• Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
• Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans.
• Supervise and participate with children during all large and small group activities, and not congregate with other adults in one place.
• Supervise children’s arrival and departure, and make ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child including wellness checks.
• Be alert to changes in children’s behavior that may signal abuse or neglect.
• Conducts parent conferences, and maintains positive relationships and effective communication.
• Distribute snack or meals to children.
• Engages parents as volunteers.
• Maintain room and facility cleanliness according to center.
• Teach children proper procedures for using, cleaning up, and storing equipment.
• Complete routine and required forms to include, but not limited to: attendance records, observation records and incident and injury reports.
• Maintains required program records.
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Provide discipline for children that is age appropriate while maintaining respect of the child.
• Communicate effectively and exhibit a professional attitude with all other staff, parents, and children.
• May be required to work hours outside of normal work schedule for staff meetings, trainings, extended program hours, parent nights or association events.
• Maintain Continuing Education requirements each year.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• A Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, CDA, Behavioral Science, or related field is preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• 1-2 years experience working in a licensed childcare facility is required.
• Certifications required within the first 60 days of hire: YMCA approved basic life saving skills such as CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Previous experience with diverse populations.
• Must be able to establish and maintain harmonious relationships by promoting caring, honesty, respect and responsibility with staff, YMCA members, and program participants.
• Incumbent must be a positive role model to children and display emotional maturity and stability at all times.