Employment Opportunities
Job Code: CE
Child Care Teacher (AM)
Category: Child Care & Camp
Location: Central Y
Job Type: Part-Time
Staff Contact: Michelle Lorton
Description:
The Lake County YMCA is seeking a child care teacher at the Central Y in Painesville. This is a part time non-exempt position, Monday- Friday 7am – 1:30pm. Applications are being accepted until positions are filled. Interested parties should submit a resume outlining qualifications to [email protected]. The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides direction for the program and classroom, and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
- Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans.
- Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.
- Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
- May conduct parent conferences, and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers.
- Maintains program site and equipment.
- Maintains required program records.
- Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law (if the state sets requirements. The YMCA should establish minimum qualification standards if the state has no requirements).
- At least 18 years of age (The age minimum may be higher depending on state law).
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
- Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
- Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
- Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise children’s activities.