Head Teacher - Day Care

**Description**

The Head Teacher/Head Aide leads daily classroom operations, ensuring a safe, clean, and engaging environment for children. This role supervises staff, supports child development, maintains compliance, and communicates with families.

**Responsibilities**

• Supervise children at all times; maintain accurate counts and ratios (1:4, 1:5, 1:6, 1:10)
• Lead and support Assistant Teachers, Aides, and Substitutes; delegate tasks and provide training
• Plan and implement daily lessons, activities, field trips, and special events
• Assist with daily care (meals, diapering, toileting, hygiene)
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom and update bulletin boards monthly
• Administer medication (21 ) and First Aid; complete incident reports
• Communicate with parents and enforce health policies
• Complete required documentation (attendance, reports, developmental checklists, logs)
• Support hiring/onboarding tasks and staff coverage as needed
• Attend required trainings (9-15 hours/year) and meet physical demands (lift up to 50 lbs)
• Keep the Childcare Director informed of any concerns
  
  

**Qualifications**

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education or a degree in the Human Services field plus 2 or more years of experience working with children. Bachelor's Degree preferred.

**Job Benefits**

• Full-time, benefits-eligible position
• YMCA membership
• Paid training and professional development
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for advancement