What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Lead Teacher position at YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF ROCHESTER?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
19 per hour
The YMCA offers a competitive benefit package including medical and dental insurance, paid sick and vacation time, generous retirement package and a free YMCA family membership.
POSITION SUMMARY :
Under the direction of the Center Director, the Child Care Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing the daily program as it relates to children and their classroom activities. Major emphasis is on program excellence and developing quality care of the highest standard. The Child Care Lead Teacher will maintain ongoing program continuity by ensuring that schedules program and facility use plans are followed and adhere to OCFS and NAEYC regulations and standards. The position is responsible for demonstrating YMCA leadership competencies to ensure the mission, purpose, image and core values of the YMCA of Greater Rochester is conveyed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Develop and implement lesson plans.
- Develop and implement daily classroom activity.
- Ensure parents / guardians sign in and out on a daily basis.
- Cultivate and maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers and parents.
- Create and maintain a safe and attractive learning environment.
- Expand job knowledge and classroom skills on an ongoing basis.
- Inform management staff of major situations requiring management attention.
- Organize center events (field trips, school pictures, etc.).
- Responsible for classroom cleanliness.
- Know the emergency procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Know and implement established child care policies and NYS OCFS regulations.
- Attend all required meetings and training.
- Maintain required certifications.
- All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Associate degree in Early Childhood or Child Development, or related field AND one-year experience related to caring for infants and toddlers
Infant / Toddler Credential or Infant / Toddler CDA AND two years' experience related to caring for children
CDA AND two years' experience caring for children (one of the years has to be working with infants and toddlers)
9 College credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field with a plan of study leading to a credential AND two years' experience related to caring for children (one of the years has to be working with infants and toddlers)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
The YMCA of Greater Rochester provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Salary Description
19 per hour
Salary : $19
