Childcare Activity Leader - After School Teacher - Huber Heights, OH

Childcare Activity Leader - After School Teacher

Mad River Local Schools After Care Program – Enrichment Program Teacher Position at Mad River Middle School

Riverside, OH — Part‑time / Non‑Exempt — $12.00–$15.50 per hour

• Plans, develops and implements weekly lesson plans that fit the children’s needs, interests and developmental levels in the classroom.
• Works cooperatively with Lead Teacher, Site Administrator, other staff and partners.
• Documents attendance, absenteeism, transitions, minor discipline incidents for each child in the classroom.
• Is responsible for all aspects of the appearance and management of their classroom, designated program, and outside areas.
• Maintains the quality of supplies, materials, and equipment in the room in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Reports any broken or unsafe toys and properly disinfects toys and equipment on a regular basis in accordance with state regulations.
• Conducts the program in accordance with Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services (ODJFS) guidelines.
• Effectively communicates verbal and written reports to parents and conducts parent/teacher conferences in accordance with Center guidelines.
• Possesses working knowledge of child abuse and neglect laws and follows proper reporting procedures.
• Handles discipline promptly and in accordance with the stated discipline policy.
• Documents and reports to the supervisor any special needs or problems of an individual child, staff or parent.
• Monitors and assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the child care and program area.
• Maintains appropriate adult/child ratio.
• Fills in other classrooms when needed.
• Attends parent events/family programs.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings, staff activities and ongoing trainings.
• Attends in‑service training events as required by ODJFS regulations, and engages in continued professional development through community involvement, reading and/or further education.
• Remains familiar with National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) or the National After School Association (NAA) accreditation requirements, and completes required documentation in accordance with Center requirements.
• Conducts all required screenings and assessments within the required time frame.
• Maintains appropriate records for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Communicates to direct supervisor any concerns, needed repairs, or incidents that may require follow‑up.
• Possesses the ability and an appropriate safe driving record to drive a vehicle, safely transporting up to 14 children, and to travel between locations for work‑related purposes as needed.
• Required to work summer months and Day Camp.
• Protects confidential information regarding program participants, families and staff members.

• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Six months of experience working in the early childhood field is strongly preferred.
• A valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and completion of YMCA Driver Orientation are required only for employees who will perform driving responsibilities as part of their role.
• Candidates without a valid license may still be hired but will not be eligible to drive YMCA vehicles until requirements are met.