Workplus+ Student Teacher/Internship - Miamisburg, Springboro, West Carrollton, OH

Position Summary

The Workplus+ Student Teacher/Internship for Childcare in Miamisburg, Springboro, West Carrollton, Germantown, Eaton, OH, assists in the planning, development, and implementation of all classrooms activities. The Workplus+ Student 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 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 ODJFS regulations, continues professional development through community involvement, reading, 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.
• Covers 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 a high school diploma or GED. An associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university is required.
• Must be able to obtain a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or equivalent as determined by the YMCA Childcare Branch.
• CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen must be obtained within the first 60 days of employment and kept current.
• Two years of experience working in the early childhood field is 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.