Under the direction of the Preschool Experience Director and in accordance with the Christian Mission of the YMCA, the Preschool Substitute Teacher will develop, implement and coordinate all activities. The Preschool Substitute Teacher assumes full responsibility for the welfare, supervision and safety of the children enrolled in the programs. The Preschool Substitute Teacher will ensure quality programs, safe activities, and participant satisfaction.

• Promptness (8:30 AM).
• Utilize morning planning period (8:30 – 8:50).
• Daily mixing of classroom cleaning solution.
• Assist in drop-off process each morning.
• Assisting the class co-teacher through daily schedule.
• Daily preparation of snack and clean up.
• Monitor parent/child feedback on a daily basis.
• Complete all daily duties such as reports or daily cleaning of facility.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Promote and participate in YMCA programs and events.

Requirements:

• At least one year supervisory experience with children.
• Strong personal relations skills.
• Practices caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility.
• Current CPR/BBP and 1st aid certification.
• Knowledge of general YMCA programs, philosophies, and objectives.
• Ability to work in and resolve conflict situations.
• Complete the YMCA orientations.

 Physical Requirements:

• The Preschool Substitute Teacher must be able to see, hear, speak, walk, sit and stand.

Effect on End Result:

• High Morale of staff and program participants
• Satisfied participants
• Retention of participants
• Safe children
• Renewal of one year substitute teaching position

Quality Initiatives

• Provide quality service to obtain evaluation average of 4.40
• Assist with guidelines to obtain Q-check average of 4.40
• Assist with guidelines to enhance Christian Emphasis

Membership and Program Development

• Retention of participants
• Serve 120 children in the preschool program

Staff Development

• Certification in CPR/BBP
• Attend 1 YMCA training
• Attend staff meetings
• Use of ELRC as teaching resource

Community Development

• Volunteer in at least 2 community events

Recognition

• Attend staff communication session with program input