School Age Child Care Lead Teacher - PT

Position Summary

The School Age Child Care Lead Teacher is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the 400 W Washington After School program. They work directly with the Directors to develop programs and activities that cater to children aged Young 5s - Fifth Grade.

Essential Functions

• Provide program supervision using positive guidance techniques.
• Train new after school staff.
• Ensure after school staff follow departmental policies and procedures.
• Oversee the check in/check out procedures.
• Handle customer service issues.
• Ensure proper conduct of all patrons in the After School Program.
• Develop and implement program activities that provide youth with experiences in the developmental areas of physical, social, emotional, and intellectual.
• Prepare/serve snacks for the afternoon according to the snack calendar created by the Directors.
• Provide transportation for participants using YMCA buses.
• Prepare the classroom environment to enhance each participant play through active exploration and interaction with adults, peers, and materials in learning centers such as dramatic play, blocks, science, math, games/puzzles, books, music, etc.
• Maintain program and classroom space, including ensuring a clean, sanitary environment, and reporting any equipment/supply needs or maintenance concerns to the Child Development Directors.
• Ensure classroom ratio is being followed in accordance with State of Michigan licensing and Michigan Healthy Out of School Time standards.
• Possess working knowledge of child abuse and neglect laws and proper reporting procedures.
• Participate in the support and evaluation of After School Program policies.
• Plan activities that are developmentally appropriate for youth participants.
• Communicate, maintain, and model expectations to all youth and staff.
• Provide opportunities for children to develop social skills such as cooperating, helping, negotiating, and verbally communicating to solve interpersonal conflicts.
• Encourage social, academic, and personal growth in youth.
• Aid in maintaining individual records for all participants in a current and up to date status.
• Become familiar with children and their families in order to provide quality service.
• Attend and assist in facilitation of scheduled staff meetings and in-service training as required.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Some college preferred.
• At least one year’s experience working with children, such as day care or babysitting required.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Must have Chauffeur’s License or obtain it before the first day of the after-school program.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, flexibility, and an ability to work in a team setting are required.
• Must have certification in infant, child and adult CPR and First Aid or obtain in the first 30 days.
• An interest and ability in developing and implementing creative programming with the goal of teaching YMCA core values is necessary.
• A patient, high-energy, and goal-oriented attitude is essential.
• Ability to be responsive to the needs, wants, and interests of both the parents and youth enrolled in the Child Watch Program.

Working Conditions

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Must be able to assist an average size child up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.

Working Hours

M-F 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Salary Description

$17.00/hour