Downtown Lead Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lead Teacher supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This full-time position supports the Childcare team through delivering age-appropriate educational programs and providing additional support to their fellow teachers and leadership team.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

BENEFITS:

Free Y membership, family included

Child Watch hours available free of charge

CPR & First aid certification training provided

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure the safety of all children; maintain a high level of confidentiality. Never leave children unsupervised.
• Create and deliver age-appropriate curriculum, leading staff in interacting with and motivating children.
• Follow and enforce parent/guardian sign in and sign out procedures. Document attendance.Provide feedback and address concerns in a courteous manner, modeling active listening, reflection and response skills in all interactions. Resolve situations immediately by going above and beyond when opportunity exists.
• Provide upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment.
• Obtain and maintain required training.
• Assist in supervision of assigned program staff and volunteers, including but not limited to ensuring adherence to work schedule, monitoring staff performance, and ensuring staff follows policies and procedures.
• Follow emergency procedures and safety precautions. Follow procedures for reporting all accidents, incidents and hazards.
• Adhere to all policies, rules, and regulations as outlined in employee handbook and other communications. Obtain and maintain required training(s).
• Accept additional assignments as deemed appropriate, within the scope of the job description.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations. Obtain and maintain required training(s).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum age 21 required.
• Current CDA Credential or an AA Degree in Early Childhood Education or a BS Degree in Elementary Education required or in the process of obtaining within the one year.
• Previous experience in child supervision and education preferred.
• Previous experience in supervision preferred.

SALARY:

Minimum starting rate of $14 an hour

Starting rate based on experience

SCHEDULE:

Full-time

Hours vary 6a-6p.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• Physical ability and stamina to perform the duties as outlined above, including but not limited to extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, and carrying up to 45 pounds.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change. Model’s adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well. Uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.