Early Care & Education Lead Teacher (AKR)

Overview

Early Care & Education Lead Teacher (AKR) (Education)

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Lead teacher is responsible for all aspects of care, education and safety of the children in the classroom. They will incorporate the values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith in all aspects of their job performance.

Our Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming : we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine : we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful : we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing : we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined : above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Essential Functions

• Set the climate for children, staff and volunteers in the classrooms.
• Supervise classroom staff & volunteers and understand their value.
• Maintain a safe & clean environment at all times in the classroom & center, including assisting with clean-up following meals & snacks.
• Write and implement weekly lesson plans aligned to the curriculum and standards; maintain child and classroom assessments and screenings.
• Understand and communicate curriculum, assessments, and screenings to state specialists.
• Guide children's behavior and learning through active interaction and implementation of lesson plans.
• Maintain accurate records for licensing, USDA & other funding agencies.
• Attend to toileting needs, change diapers and assist feeding for children unable to feed themselves.
• Maintain the classroom to meet all ODJFS and Step Up to Quality requirements.
• Appreciate the diversity of families and effectively share information about their child.
• Prepare daily activity sheets for each child.
• Make daily observations of health of children and respond as needed.
• Attend staff meetings, workshops and conferences as requested; complete required licensing trainings and Step Up trainings within established timeframes (within first 30 days; 20+ hours every 2 years).
• Understand the need for and play an active role in the Annual Campaign.
• Know and follow all state and center emergency policies and procedures.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and the appearance and cleanliness of the learning environment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

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Leadership Competencies

Qualifications

A copy of a high school diploma recognized by the state board of education or equivalent; official college transcripts preferred.

Work Environment & 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. This job involves sitting and standing for long periods, stooping, squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing and climbing. Must be able to assist a child in distress weighing up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. The noise level is usually moderate. Tasks may involve infrequent exposure to blood, bodily fluids or tissues.

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