Lead Teacher

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Directly supervise 1-4 employees in the Child Care Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the YMCA Guidelines and State Licensing requirements.
• Develop and teach a well-rounded curriculum in accordance with YMCA guidelines and State Licensing requirements with assistance of other staff members.
• Supervise and evaluate staff regularly; reviewing staff effectiveness and individual performance and recommending any annual wage increase to the Child Care Director.
• Work directly with the Child Care Director in the implementation of the program and its policies. Make appropriate referrals of suspected instances of child abuse or need for special education.
• Gear the program to the needs of individual children with concerns for their interest, handicaps; special talent, diversity and individual style and pace of learning.
• Keep abreast of the trends and needs in child care and plan for ways to meet those needs.
• Treat children with dignity and respect.
• Help children to become aware of their roles as integral members of a group.
• Provide supervision and demonstrate the ability to set and maintain limits for children using positive reinforcement.
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences on children’s school adjustment and classroom behavior.
• Develop a plan for parental involvement in the program
• Responsible for maintenance of equipment, supplies and snack inventory. Report needs to Child Care Director.
• Be responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, décor and classroom learning environment.
• Responsible for maintaining the necessary records involving attendance and sign-in and sign-out sheets. When releasing child(ren), ensure that the proper release procedures are followed and appropriate identification is shown.
• Maintain good public relations with parent. Understand that you represent the YMCA and maintain a positive disposition, demeanor and attire. Attempt to answer parent concerns or make appropriate referrals to your supervisor.
• Work in harmony and cooperation with the staff, volunteers and members of the YMCA.
• To ensure the health and safety of all the children, i.e. caution regarding unsafe practices and conditions and perform rescue/first aid when necessary. Report accidents and injuries and complete incident reports.
• Responsible for attending staff meetings/events. Demonstrate and teach the character development values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Participate in recommended training programs, conferences, courses and other aspect of professional growth.