Description

LICENSED CHILDCARE LEAD TEACHER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Company Overview

The Olympic Peninsula YMCA is a non-profit organization that oversees Y programs and focuses on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Our mission is to build healthy minds, bodies, and spirits throughout the communities we serve. We strive to promote the values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We are open to people of all ages, beliefs, incomes, races, genders, and abilities.

Job Description/General Function
Lead teachers are responsible for a group of children. The lead teacher will have the understanding, ability, physical health, emotional stability, and good judgment to meet the needs of the children in care.

Minimum Requirements

• Be eighteen years of age or older
• Have one-year experience in school-age care
• By employment date, have a TB test as required under WAC 110-301-0105
• By employment date, sign up with the Department of Early Learning’s MERIT registry and apply for Portable Background Check through MERIT.
• Satisfactory results from criminal background check, as required under WAC 110-301-0105
• Have current CPR and first-aid certification as required under WAC 110-301-0105
• Complete HIV/AIDS training and annual bloodborne pathogens training as required under WAC 170-297-1850;
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Complete basic STARS training within three months of assuming the position of lead teacher
• Complete ongoing training hours as required under WAC 110-301-0105
• Have a food worker card; and
• Attend an agency orientation as required under WAC 110-301-0105.

• Functional computer skills. 
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.

Areas of Responsibility

• Lead teachers are counted in the staff-to-child ratio.
• When the site coordinator is off-site or unavailable, lead teachers may assume the duties of site coordinator when they meet the site coordinator’s minimum qualifications and may also serve as childcare staff when the role does not interfere with management and supervisory responsibilities.
• Fulfill all state licensing requirements and trainings.
• Effectively communicate with parents including newsletter, activity/snack calendars, and discussions.
• Keep accurate documentation of attendance, absentees, and emergency information on each child.
• Maintain ordered arrangement, appearance, décor, cleanliness, and learning environment of the site.
• Plan and coordinate activities in a written lesson that fit the children’s needs and interests. 
• Attend YMCA and childcare staff meetings.
• Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youths.
• Completes required child abuse prevention training.
• Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youths.
• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations in accordance to mandated reporting requirements. 
• Submits hours worked accurately on the electronic timecard, within timelines for supervisor approval
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

ENVIRONMENT

Fast-paced classroom environment with substantial time spent outdoors and on field trips.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Able to bend at the waist to pick up supplies, sit on the floor, play games, and perform daily cleaning tasks
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods
• Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distance in normal and loud situations
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computers and office equipment
• Vision capabilities adequate to monitor youth in the program
• Hearing and speaking to exchange and gather information and provide assistance to youth and parents/guardians in the program

Driver Requirements

Private Vehicle, Requesting Reimbursement

• Valid driver’s license
• Proof of insurance

YMCA Vehicle

• 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license
• Driving record which meets or exceeds YMCA standards, driver records request will be submitted

Qualifications