Teacher, Child Development​/Support

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direction for the children in the classroom, and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationship among youth and within families.

• Supervise all classroom activities, field trips and outdoor activities.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers as needed. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Develops, plans and implements education lesson plans and daily programs for children in accordance with each child’s need, based on a method of observing and recording children’s interests and current levels of functioning.
• Supports social and emotional development and provides positive guidance and discipline.
• Supervises or orders supplies as needed and takes inventory as requested.
• Maintains proper and accurate records/department files including but not limited to assessment, incident, development, conferences, etc..
• Report promptly and complete the necessary forms for any difficult or dangerous situation that may occur, including any difficulties or concerns from children, parents, staff or other involved parties.
• Present as an appropriate role model to children, parents, visitors and other staff.
• Attends all required training and workshops to include professional development and comply with applicable State and local laws for identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Works as a team member with the other education staff and parents to develop curriculum that is meaningful and meets the individual and program needs.
• Organize/assist with special events for parents.
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training including YMCA fundraising activities.
• Must have strong interpersonal and organizational skills and be detail orientated.
• Be knowledgeable in and convey by word, action and attitude YMCA philosophies to children, parents, staff and others.
• Assists with development of yearly budget. Ensures programs operate within the budget.
• Substitute in classrooms and fill-in when needed.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of enrollment, payment, safety and wage guidelines for the department.
• Ensure that child care routines are carried out in a manner that is prompt, hygienic, and consistent with the good child development principles. This includes routines related to diapering, hand washing, eating, napping and transitioning between activities.
• Promote and nurture parent-child bonding and relationships.
• Provide daily care individually to each infant, including but not limited to diapering at least every 2 hours or more frequent if needed and feeding on demand.
• Community partnerships will be developed and enhanced through constant teamwork and communication among staff including Teacher Assistants, Head Teacher, Child Care Coordinator, Child Care Directors parents, students and community collaborations.
• Provide and accept information, technology and other resources with other collaborative organizations to improve program quality and serve as a master link in our community.

Mission Advancement: Incorporates the Y’s mission and values into the organization’s vision and strategies. Ensures community engagement; promotes the global nature of the Y. Leads a culture of volunteerism ensuring engagement, inclusion, and ownership. Leads a…