What are the responsibilities and job description for the Daycare Teacher position at North Penn YMCA?
The Indian Valley Family YMCA Daycare center is seeking head teachers. (DHS Group Supervisor)
GENERAL FUNCTION: Head Teacher is responsible for providing a safe, caring and learning environment for children. This position may involve early morning, evening and weekend responsibilities. This job is performed to standard when all work is completed accurately and on time, with minimal supervision.
QUALIFICATIONS
- College Degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field
- 2500 hours of verified childcare experience
- Requires current Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED certifications
- Must meet all state licensing requirements
- Strong organizational and decision-making skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff
- Flexible and adaptable in challenging situations
- Commitment to professional growth
RESPONSIBILITES
- Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities always maintaining child/staff ratios
- Develop and maintain lesson plans
- Conducts and documents all state required emergency drills
- Provide and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children and staff
- Maintain daily open communication with parents
- Assesses each child’s developmental needs both formally and informally using designated assessment/ screening tools. Makes referrals as needed. Establishes/ monitors individual goals for children. Documents evidence to be used for curriculum planning and assessment including ongoing, systematic observations on each child.
- Collects, records and maintains all necessary information/documentation for student records, funding and other projects; enters data into appropriate systems in a consistent and timely fashion
- Assists in ensuring compliance with all YMCA, PA DPW licensing, and STARS requirements
- Maintain quality service by following organization standards
- Ability to process, understand and respond appropriately to emergency situations
- Supervise teaching assistants and volunteers
- Hold parent conferences, as required
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed (i.e. participation in branch-wide activities and events as a team leader)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Childcare: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- pediatric first aid/cpr/aed (Required)
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Gym Membership, Employee Discounts, Job TrainingSalary : $16 - $20