Child Care Teacher/ Child Care/ Monsanto Family YMCA/ Full Time (Project Management)
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Child Care Teacher provides direction for the children in the classroom, and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
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:
1. Implements curriculum within the established guidelines. 2. Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families. 3. Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and standards. 4. Ensures ongoing, systematic observations of individual children and consistently completes Developmental Portfolio. 5. Cultivates positive relationships, conducts parent conferences, and maintains effective communication with parents. 6. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA. 7. Maintains program site and equipment. 8. Maintains required program records. 9. Supervise and mentor Assistant Teacher. 10. Must ensure and maintain confidentiality of family, children and staff. 11. Assists with administrative duties, problem solving and family/YMCA communication. 12. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training. 13. Performs all other duties as assigned