ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.

2. Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans for the preschool program.

3. Supervises the children and non-lead teachers, classroom, and all activities.

4. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.

5. Conducts parent conferences, and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers when it is appropriate.

6. Maintains program site and equipment.

7. Maintains required program records.

8. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.

9. Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities.

10. Promote, establish, and maintain a positive YMCA image at all times.

11. Dress in an appropriate and professional manner following YMCA rules and guidelines.

12. Follow YMCA work rules and procedures to complete all assigned tasks and duties in an efficient, timely, and positive manner at all times.

13. The employee is to model non-sexist and non-racist behavior towards children, parents, or staff.

14. Employees must take the initiative to be willing to assume additional responsibilities as needed.

15. Employees must be cooperative, accessible, and active members of the YMCA staff.

16. Follow all YMCA, Child Development Department, and State Licensing policies and procedures at all times.

17. Maintain State Licensing and staff/child ratio requirements at all times.

18. Helps orient new parents and children to the program and assists with tours as needed.

19. Address parent concerns and comments promptly and professionally; keep the Early Learning Center Director informed of all parent concerns and issues.

SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENT:

1. CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications must be current.

2. In-house Sexual Harassment, Child Abuse, and Safety Training must be completed within the first 30 days of employment.

3. Absolutely no contact with students or program participants outside of the YMCA either in person, via social media, text, online, etc. Babysitting or caring for children enrolled or enrolled in the program is prohibited. Any outside contact with current or former enrollees of the program will result in immediate termination.

4. Employees should know that all information published on a blog or public website is publicly accessible. You are advised to be mindful that members of the Santa Monica Family YMCA community will likely see the information you post on the internet and could reflect poorly on your character. Therefore, information posted on public websites that reflects poor character values is putting your job at risk.

5. Employees may not wear headphones or earbuds while on duty.

6. Employees may only use their cell phones when off duty or for emergencies.

7. Employees may not take pictures or post pictures of students or program participants on any form of social media without the consent of the parent/guardian and the YMCA Administration.

8. Employees may not accept financial or cash gifts or payments from parents or guardians.