CHILDCARE LEAD TEACHER/GROUP SUPERVISOR (PRESCHOOL)

The Lead Teacher/Group Supervisor will be responsible for assisting in the education, supervision and care of children, curriculum planning, and family engagement in the YMCA Early Learning Center Program. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• State requires all prospective employees to submit the following: 

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  1. FBI Clearance (Department of Human Services), 
  2. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, 
  3. PA State Police Clearance,
  4. National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Certificate, 
  5. Health Assessment with TB screening, 
  6. Verification of 2,500 hours working with children.
• Minimum of Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children.
• CPR/Pediatric First Aid/AED Certification required within 60 days of employment by PQAS certified trainer; required.
• Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields; required.
• Work experience related to the care and development of children; required.
• Exceptional Communication, Leadership, Empathy, Organizational, Conflict Resolution Skills; required. 
• Ability to plan, organize, implement age/developmentally appropriate program activities; preferred.
• Ability to work with people from a variety of different ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, religious, sexual, and generational backgrounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Implement the curriculum within the established guidelines.
2. Plan, write and implement daily lesson plans. 
3. Maintain consistent and open verbal and written communication with parents throughout the year. 
4. Supervise the children, classroom and all activities. 
5. Conduct ongoing, systematic child observations and evaluations. 
6. Maintain required program records. 
7. Maintain program areas and adhere to program standards in regards to equipment, storage, safety and cleanliness. 
8. Attend and participate in center wide activities, staff meetings and trainings. 
9. Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
10. Maintain ongoing DHS qualifications required for working in Child Care.
11. Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING 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 disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

Work schedule will include daytime hours and ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.

ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING CLEARANCES FOR EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO THE DATE OF HIRE.  CLEARANCES ARE ACCEPTED WITHIN 2 YEARS OF THE HIRE DATE.

• PA CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK
• PA CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CERTIFICATION
• FBI (DHS) FINGERPRINTING HISTORY CLEARANCE

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS AND VOICEMAIL MUST BE SET UP IN ORDER TO COMPLETE ONBOARDING PROCESSES.