***SIGN ON BONUS for Full Time Child Care Staff***
$250 upon hire and $750 after 90 days of employment
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Maintains professionalism and integrity at all times in the classroom, staff/program meetings, trainings, and with any parts and partners of the YMCA Head Start program and OSU-EHS partnership
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Maintains confidentiality and adhere to the YMCA and Head Start Code of Conducts.
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Actively monitor professional development goals and annually required hours. Attend and complete all EHS required trainings and orientation.
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Supervise and implement the program in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and the policies and philosophy of the YMCA.
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Completes duties as required by the Child and Adult Care Food program.
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Maintain prompt hours, follows procedures for absences, and ensure teaching team is aware of activities and roles and responsibilities in case of absence.
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May be assigned additional duties based upon program needs and areas of developing expertise.
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES:
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Responsible for creating a safe and engaging environment and positive experiences that is inclusive for all children served based upon DAP, curriculum, head start standards, and state and local regulations.
- Plan and provide individualized learning experience for the children using data collected from initial assessments, observations, and family input.
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Collect and analyze ongoing child assessment data to ensure children are meeting and/or exceeding school readiness goals and development milestones.
- Provide and promote positive teacher-child interactions by offering children appropriate affection, verbal praise, and acceptance while providing clear and consistent expectations for behavior; sets firm limits with positive phrasing and actions when necessary.
- Maintain clean and organized learning space.
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Meet the needs of children in all developmental levels, to include children with special needs and abilities.
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Communicate effectively and regularly with Co Lead teacher to ensure specific tasks are completed accurately and timely to include assigning primaries and designating roles and responsibilities in the classroom.
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Implement CACFP programing by acting as a role model to children to promote family style meals and healthy eating practices.
RECORD KEEPING & REPORTING:
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Collects, records, and maintains all necessary information and documentation as prescribed.
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Conduct initial assessments of each child directed by program and EHS partners.
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Timely completion and input of all child outcome data into MTS on a weekly basis.
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On-going monitoring and record keeping of each child’s progress towards achieving School Readiness goals.
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Record children’s daily routines such as pottying, eating, and sleeping habits.
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Update Individual Needs form, cot/crib arrangements, formula in take as children move to the next stages of development.
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Complete documentation as required by the Child and Adult Care Food program.
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Monitor attendance daily and communicate any absenteeism concerns with advocate or center manager.
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Complete all health, safety, and sanitation process as per standards and regulations.
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Submit monthly reports as prescribed by center manager.
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Review home activity inkind forms for accuracy and submit to center manager.
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Inventory supplies and materials needed in classroom and submit to center manager.
PARENT/FAMILY INVOLVEMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS:
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Promote parents as their child’s 1st teacher by sharing child’s developmental levels, establishing learning goals collaboratively, and provide home activities to extend classroom learning.
- Build rapport with families through positive and professional interactions.
- Promote volunteerism in the classroom and participation in family engagement activities.
- Schedule and attend HV and PTC to gather information about the child needs and to share child’s progress to school readiness goals.
- Collaborate with other content areas and community reps to refer, gather resources, and work collaboratively.
SUPERVISION:
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Work with teaching team to develop and provide consistent routines, transitions, and individualized attention for primaries throughout each day.
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Supervise all indoor and outdoor activities while maintaining ratio requirements at all times.
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Ensure each child is within sight and sound and accounted for at all times
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When center manager is not at the center, may be designated as person in charge to handle all emergencies and have access to all records according to ODJFS.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Minimum CDA in Infant/Toddler with experience working with infants and toddlers. Associates or Bachelors in a related field with experience working with infant and toddlers. Knowledge of Head Start and State Child Care Licensing regulations preferred.
- Experience working with children ages 0-3.
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Career Pathway Level as determined by Program’s SUTQ requirements.
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Must submit medical statement and TB test results prior to 1st day work.
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Must complete a FBI and BCI criminal background check.
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Must keep current training certifications in first aid, communicable diseases, child abuse recognition & prevention.
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Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.
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Understanding of the nature and purpose of the YMCA and the respective roles of volunteers and staff.
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Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
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Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
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Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to solving challenging situations.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include clo
The EHS Lead Teacher provides nurturing interactions and ensures the planning and implementing of a developmentally appropriate curriculum chosen by the program in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, ODJFS, and SUTQ guidelines. The position may also be appointed as or act in various roles throughout the center as needed to ensure program compliance.
Full time and Part time hours available!
Full Time (38-40 hours)
Part-Time Plus (25+ hours)
Full time and Part time hours available!
Benefits Include:
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FREE YMCA Membership
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Paid Training
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Discounted Child Care
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Medical, Dental, Vision
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Paid Holidays and Vacation
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Career Growth Opportunities
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Work with Diverse Teams
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No nights/weekends
