School-age Lead Teacher

Overview

School-age Lead Teacher at YMCA of Greater Cincinnati

Base pay range: $14.00/hr - $16.00/hr

This range is provided by YMCA of Greater Cincinnati. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Location:

Fort Mitchell, KY

• Administer the day-to-day operation of the assigned classroom, meeting all state, local and YMCA standards including accurate classroom records, health/safety practices, appropriate staff ratios, etc.
• Plan and implement classroom curriculum, activities, experiences and routines with supervisor’s guidance. Conduct classroom in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of the participants. Manage classroom resources responsibly.
• Provide opportunities for participants to use large muscles, indoors and outdoors, with consideration for each participant’s physical and development capabilities.
• Prepare the classroom environment to invite exploration, promote positive play, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Facilitate a positive classroom environment and the development of self-control through positive guidance techniques; align expectations with participants’ developing capabilities.
• Utilize a diverse selection of materials, equipment and experiences for all enrolled children, including multicultural, non-sexist, and anti-bias resources.
• Promote teamwork through positive supervision, communication, training, supervision and interactions with others; maintain ongoing communication with supervisor.
• Communicate regularly with classroom parents; attend parent/family events as designated.
• Uphold the Association’s Child Protection policies, child abuse and neglect guidelines, and proper reporting procedures. Embody the YMCA’s principles of Character Development and programs which build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.
• Adhere to established association standards.

• Must be 21 years of age with a High School diploma or GED. Must possess an Associate degree or CDA or have documented Career Pathways level 3 and working toward NAEYC Accreditation qualifications or meet state Kentucky qualifications for sites in Kentucky.
• Meet all licensing requirements under the Department of Human Services of the state and local governments.
• Must complete and maintain current status in First Aid, Common Childhood Illnesses, Child Abuse Prevention and CPR.
• Must possess and demonstrate ability to engage in all activities associated with the daily care, activities and routines of the program including but not limited to interacting with children at floor level; physical education activities, field trips and swimming as needed.
• Must possess visual, auditory, oral and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults.
• Capable of directing the daily administrative, program related, and supervisory responsibilities of an Early Childhood Care and Education program.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Non-profit Organizations