Westwood Y Club - Child Care Lead Teacher

Westwood Y Club - Child Care Lead Teacher

At the Y, our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Join our Greater Cleveland YMCA team in living our cause and helping to provide quality, safe and healthy programs and services in our community.

Position Summary

The Lead Teacher is responsible for administering child care programs at designated YMCA program sites, specifically at our Westwood Elementary Site. This responsibility includes creating and implementing lesson plans, maintaining site records, and additional program responsibilities to ensure state licensure compliance and overall effective program management.

Essential Functions

• Maintain safety of children by appropriately supervising program participants at all times while maintaining YMCA and state licensing staff to child ratios.
• Implement age-appropriate techniques relative to the behavior management of children.
• Plan, develop, and implement appropriate lesson plans and activities, following YMCA curriculum guidelines, and incorporate them into the daily schedule.
• Complete and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports in a timely manner as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain a file system that will include all policies, school year schedules, ODJFS child day care rules, child enrollment information and staff files.
• Provide coverage of program as needed and arrange for substitute instructors in coordination with supervisor.
• Notify supervisor of any parent concerns or unsafe conditions at center, as well as foster ongoing communication with supervisor regarding center operations.
• Communicating with supervisor when essential supplies are needed.
• Be responsible for administering First Aid to children / staff if required.
• Ensure daily cleaning and maintenance of space / facility.
• Work with supervisor on promotional activities and flyers.
• Work with supervisor to develop and distribute site informational newsletters to parents.
• Follow YMCA and state quality guidelines in operating site.
• Develop and maintain positive communication with parents.
• Develop and implement family activities / events.
• Represent YMCA by developing positive working relationships with program participants and parents.
• May be needed to be named on the license & supports the Site Director in ensuring all licensing requirements are followed.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications :

Experience

Technical Skills and Knowledge

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.

Work Environment

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

About YMCA of Greater Cleveland : Our vision is to be the premier community-based, charitable organization that embraces collaborations to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

We offer an exceptional package that includes :

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