SACC Teacher

The School Age Child Care (SACC) Teacher provides direct supervision and leadership to a group of children in a school-age program, supporting a safe, engaging environment where self-concepts are enhanced, independence is encouraged, and individuality is respected. The SACC Teacher implements daily curriculum and enrichment activities that foster children’s social, physical, spiritual, and cognitive growth in alignment with YMCA of the USA guidelines, Association policies, and applicable licensing/health requirements.

Essential Functions:

1. Model the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with children, families, and staff.
2. Builds positive relationships with participants, families, volunteers, and colleagues; supports a welcoming environment and encourages family engagement.
3. Plans and implements daily activities (including enrichment, homework support, and recreation) that are age-appropriate and aligned with program goals and YMCA guidelines.
4. Maintains appropriate supervision at all times, including active engagement with children, consistent visual attention, and awareness of surroundings.
5. Uses positive behavior guidance strategies; supports children’s social-emotional development and models YMCA values (caring, honesty, respect, responsibility).
6. Ensures program spaces, materials, and equipment are clean, organized, and safe; completes routine safety checks and reports concerns promptly.
7. Follows YMCA policies, emergency procedures, and mandated reporting/abuse-prevention protocols, including the rule of three; responds to emergencies immediately and completes required documentation.
8. Follows all Child Care procedures and guidelines, including drop-off/pick-up protocols, attendance, ratios, health and safety requirements, incident/accident reporting, and confidentiality expectations.
9. Communicates proactively and respectfully with families and supervisors regarding daily activities, child needs, and program updates; escalates concerns appropriately.
10. Supports program operations as needed, including set-up/clean-up, assisting lead staff (Head Teacher/Coordinator/Director), and helping participants transition between activities and routines.

11. Attends required meetings, trainings, and in-service sessions; participates in ongoing professional development in accordance with YMCA and state licensing expectations.