JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Uphold the YMCA mission, vision and values as well as display the Character Development core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
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Ability to effectively supervise participants and maintain safety standards
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Ability to work accurately at a fast pace
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Ability to communicate effectively: both oral and written
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Ability to handle all questions and concerns and resolve conflicts in a courteous and professional manner
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Ability to demonstrate a high level of maturity, patience, dependability, sound judgment; and the desire to work with all ages, especially children
Planning
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities.
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Plan in advance and turn into your Teacher/Director weekly lesson plans and supply needs.
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Post-current lesson plans in classroom at all times.
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Develop a daily schedule that provides a balance of active and quiet activities, individual and group times.
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Arrange the classroom to provide for learning centers and rotate toys routinely.
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Monitor children’s developmental progress through observation records, checklists, daily reports, and formal assessments.
Parent Communication
- Maintain positive, open relations with all families.
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Address and greet parents by name upon arrival and departure.
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Reinforce daily to parent and child the successes and positive behaviors exhibited.
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Visit with parents and keep record of all behavior concerns as may arise.
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Communicate all concerns and provide written documentation of all concerns to Lead Teacher/Director.
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Conduct parent teacher conferences twice yearly as schedule and more often as needed.
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Facilitate all classroom activities, participate, model, and observe as necessary.
Classroom Organization
- Manage all classroom supplies and equipment in a safe and organized manner.
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Maintain the classroom environment to support smooth transitions and the independent learning of children.
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Maintain neatly all storage areas.
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Follow cleaning schedule, as posted and additional items deemed necessary.
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Display all postings and children’s work in a neat and orderly manner.
Maintain a safe, secure and clean environment
- Lift and carry children as need.
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Follow all program guidelines in regard to food service, clean up and food storage.
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Complete accident / incident reports in a timely manner, following the chain of command have the report signed and provide a copy to the parent on the day of the incident.
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Support and demonstrate discipline practices in accordance with the YMCA policies and KDHE regulations.
Maintain professionalism
- Attend all required staff meetings and trainings.
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Follow program dress code.
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Maintain appropriate attendance.
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Maintain eye contact and smile at parents, children, and staff during all communications.
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Maintain confidentiality on a strict need to know bases with parents, staff, outside agencies, and the general community.
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Plan and complete in-service hours as required by KDHE and as requested by Teacher/Director.
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Meet and/or exceed all KDHE regulations and CACFP guidelines in relation to programming for children birth to six.
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Represent the YMCA well to all who come into contact with you and your program.
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Take concerns and complaints directly to the Teacher/Director, thus eliminating unnecessary negativity and misunderstandings.
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DO ANYTHING DEEMED NECESSARY TO MAKE THE CENTER FUNCTION IN AN EFFICIENT AND APPROPRIATE MANNER
EFFECT ON END RESULT:
When a teacher does a quality job, the children will feel positive about themselves and look forward to coming to the Early Learning Center.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum age 18 years of age and high school diploma or equivalent
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Six months’ experience in a licensed child care facility
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Maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Signs and Symptoms etc. certification or acquire within 30 days of hire
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Have record of negative TB Screen and Physical within the last 6 months
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Meet all Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Regulations
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12 hours of observations (5 of 2½ hours each) in a licensed facility with children of the same age as enrolled in the facility that the teacher will be working in.
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Must attend New Employee Orientation within 30 days of hire
PREFERRED NAEYC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Training and education in a professional program, BA, AA, Child Development Associate credential (CDA), in education or 12+ college credits in ECE, Program Directors Approval (PDA) for up to 24 children
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One year experience in a licensed child care facility
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively with people and monitor property and activity
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Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs
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Must be able to bend and squat repetitively
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Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time
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Must be able to perform light physical activity
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Maintain a positive attitude and make the environment an encouraging experience for all
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Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times
GENERAL FUNCTION: This position is responsible for meeting the developmental needs of children birth through five years of age in a group setting. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans, providing a safe and secure environment, providing documentation of positive developmental outcomes for students, as well as maintaining positive relations and communications with families, partnership agencies and program staff. Directing a classrooms assistants, aides, and volunteers to meet program standards will make the CDC successful.
