Grown Up's Out Teacher, Norman YMCA

Description

The Teacher is responsible for meeting the developmental needs of children two through five years of age in a group setting. Responsibilities include but are not limited to implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans that address the cognitive, emotional, and social needs of each child, providing a safe and secure environment, providing documentation of positive developmental outcomes for students, as well as maintaining positive relations and communications with families, partnership agencies and program staff.

• The Teacher is responsible for the equipment, supplies and appearance of a specified classroom, and responsible for maintaining an established program.
• The Teacher reports to the Director and Grown Up’s Day Out Coordinator
• Attendance of all mandatory meetings and workshops is required.

• Implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities.
• Implement weekly lesson plans and track supply needs
• Follow a daily schedule that provides a balance of active and quiet activities, individual and group times.
• Assist with arranging the classroom to provide learning centers and rotate toys routinely.
• Monitor children’s developmental progress through Pro Care

• Maintain positive, open relations with all families.
• Address and greet parents by name upon arrival and departure.
• Reinforce daily to parent and child the successes and positive behaviors exhibited.
• Visit with parents and keep record of all behavior concerns as may arise.
• Communicate all concerns and provide written documentation of all concerns to Grown Up’s Day Out Coordinator or Director.
• Facilitate all classroom activities, participate, model, and observe as necessary.
• Complete forms for all accidents or incidents with children, then have a parent sign the form at pick-up time.

• Manage all classroom supplies and equipment in a safe and organized manner.
• Maintain the classroom environment to support smooth transitions and independent learning of children.
• Maintain labeling on classroom shelving and containers.
• Maintain neatly all storage areas.
• Follow a cleaning schedule.
• Display all posting and children’s work in a neat and orderly manner at children’s eye level.
• Children’s artwork display
• Maintain a parent information board in the classroom, autobiography of each teacher, picture of each teacher, class schedule, special events, current lesson plans, and center newsletter.
• Maintain learning centers; older toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners have space arranged for a variety of individual and small group activities including block building, dramatic play, art, music, science, math, manipulative, quiet book reading, sand and water play and woodworking should be offered occasionally.
• Maintain clear pathways for children to move from one area to another without disturbing activities.
• Areas are organized for easy supervision by staff.

• Lift and carry children as needed.
• Complete accident/incident reports in a timely manner, following the chain of command to have the report signed and provide a copy to the parent on the day of the incident.
• Remove all broken toys or equipment.

• Attend all required staff meetings and training.
• Follow program dress code.
• Maintain appropriate attendance.
• Maintain eye contact and smile at parents, children, and staff during all communications.
• Maintain confidentiality on a strict need to know basis with parents, staff, outside agencies, and the general community.
• Maintain current certification in Infant/Child and Adult C.P.R., First Aid.
• Plan and complete training hours required by Oklahoma D.H.S. Licensing Regulations.
• Meet and/or exceed all Oklahoma D.H.S. Licensing regulations and N.A.E.Y.C. guidelines in relation to programming for children two to five years old.
• Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors, and volunteers.

When a teacher does a quality job, the children will feel positive about themselves and look forward to coming to school. Parents will be pleased with the growth and development of their children, which in…