Childcare Employee Full Time - Madison Park YMCA Early Learning Center

YMCA OF MADISON COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Early Learning Lead Teacher Job Code/Grade: N/A Branch: YMCA of Madison County FSLA Status: Non Exempt Reports to: Site Director Revision Date: 02/04/23 Position Summary: This opening is for a Childcare Lead Staff for the YMCA Early Learning Childcare Facilities. This position takes place onsite (At one of the early learning childcare facilities) and will be under the direction of the Youth Dev. Or Site Director. Shifts are between the hours of 7:00am - 6pm. This position is 40 hours per week and considered full time with benefit options. Childcare Lead Teachers are responsible for implementing Association policies and procedures by supervising youth and implementing the Childcare curriculum provided by the VP of Youth Development Director. Wage & Benefits: $10.00-$14.42 per hour Free YMCA National membership Free childcare while you work 50% discount on all YMCA of Madison County programs CPR, First Aid and other position related certifications Essential Functions: 1. Ensures the safety and engagement of children at assigned school site. 2. Provide support to staff. 3. Provide exceptional customer support with quick reply time to parents. 4. Develop rapport with faculty at assigned facility. 5. Ensure childcare curriculum is being provided to student and follows the YUSA model. 6. Provides careful, attentive supervision, alert at all times. 7. Serves as a positive role model to youth & staff. 8. Facilitates a program environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes children. 9. Promotes a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication, and interactions with others. Maintains on-going communication with supervisor. 10. Maintain accurate classroom records as assigned and according to program requirements. 11. Communicates regularly with parents; attends parent/family events as designated by supervisor. 12. Demonstrates a working knowledge of YMCA mission, purpose and goals, childcare policies and YMCA standards; ensures the program meets the highest standards of excellence. Qualifications: 1. Must be at least 18 years of age. 2. Must have high school degree or GED 3. Bachelor’s degree in youth development or education preferred 4. Two years of relevant experience working with children under the age of 13 in an educational setting preferred. 5. CPR & First Aid Certification required within first 30 days 6. Must possess oral, auditory and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults. 7. Positive role model with strong leadership, conflict resolution and diplomacy skills. 8. Must be capable of directing the daily administrative & program related, and responsibilities of the Childcare Program. 9. Must have form of transportation 10. Must pass criminal background check, child protection service check & drug screening Core Competencies: Values - Demonstrates in word and action the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility and a commitment to the Y’s mission, in all matters at all times. Inclusion - Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence Relationships - Builds authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team performance to support the Y's work. Influence - Employs influence strategies (verbal, personal and written) that engage, inspire, and build commitment to the cause and overall Y goals. Communication - Listens and expresses self effectively and in a manner that reflects a true understanding of the needs of the audience. Developing Others - Recognizes and acts on the need to continually develop others’ capabilities to attain the highest level of performance possible. Decision Making - Integrates logic, intuition, and sound judgment to analyze information to identify greatest opportunities, make sound decisions, and solve problems. Emotional Maturity - Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills. Quality Results - Demonstrates and fosters a strong commitment to achieving goals in a manner that provides evidenced-based quality experiences. Innovation - Participates in the generation, experimentation, and implementation of new approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s mission and work. 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. Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $10.00 - $14.42 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Health insurance Schedule: After school Monday to Friday Work Location: In person