Supervises children, classroom environments, and activities, including ADA accommodations where appropriate, while following all procedures and standards.
Maintains classroom environments, program spaces, and equipment to ensure cleanliness, organization, and safety.
Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, trainings, and YMCA events.
Ensures YMCA policies, licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and procedures are followed at all times.
Maintain accurate attendance records, incident reports, behavior documentation, and other required paperwork.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENT
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical mobility: walking, climbing stairs, standing, kneeling, bending, leaning, stooping, and sitting for extended periods.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, the ability to adjust, and distinguish colors.
This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Y Academy Staff at the Ozarks Regional YMCA ensures that childcare programs meet the needs of the community by providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children. Responsibilities include supervising children, implementing established program activities, and supporting the successful achievement of program goals.
This position requires active engagement with children throughout the day by teaching, leading activities, building positive relationships, encouraging social and emotional growth, and maintaining open, professional communication with families, coworkers, and leadership. Staff members are expected to model the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility in every interaction.
The Ozarks Regional YMCA maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding child abuse and neglect. All staff are expected to protect the safety and well-being of every child by following all child protection policies, reporting concerns immediately, and maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.
