What are the responsibilities and job description for the Small Fry Program Teacher position at YMCA of Greater Springfield?
PAY RATE: $17.50/hour
Stony Brook Acres
Under the direction of the Camp Director, the Teacher is responsible for maintaining a warm, healthy environment to promote the total growth and well-being of the children in the program.
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead in the implementation of daily programs with attention to the needs of the children, including quality, health, safety, and cleanliness of environment beyond minimum regulations and requirements.
- Ensure the health and safety of all children and staff assigned by understanding and following the provisions in the Health Care Policy, Procedure Guide, and Staff Handbook, which also includes oral health programs.
- Inform the Camp Director immediately when social, mental health, educational or medical services appear necessary for any child in the classroom. Complete all required referral paperwork.
- Conduct any child guidance issues in a confidential manner and in strict compliance with established policy outlined in the Family Handbook and Staff Handbook.
- Work with other staff members in a positive and respectful manner to ensure coordination of all classrooms and programming.
- Maintain positive nurturing and responsive interactions with children as a group and on a one-to-one basis.
- Maintain positive open parent communications including individual or group meetings.
- Share all environmental maintenance duties with fellow staff members and inform Director immediately of equipment needs, maintenance needs or safety concerns.
- Prepare and maintain all required records and reports in accordance with established procedures (Lesson Plan, Family Communication Documentation, Screenings, Observations, and Assessments).
- Allowing flexibility in your position and schedule to ensure quality care.
- Plan daily curriculum with co-teacher in accordance with all state and national requirements.
- Be prepared to participate in all children’s activities, which include but are not limited to classroom activities, field trips, outdoor play, swim, gym, and family or special organizational events, including volunteer events.
- Provide enriched educational opportunities for children by drawing on community resources for additional programming.
- Attend mandatory trainings and meetings.
- Know, understand, and implement Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) regulations, along with new policies, procedures, and initiatives.
- This list of responsibilities is not meant to be all-inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the operational needs of the agency and the Learning Center Program.
Knowledge
- Must minimally meet Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Regulation 7.9 c (3) for Teacher Certification.
- Must have, or be willing to earn, and maintain First Aid and CPR training.
- Comply with health requirements for staff according to EEC regulation 7.09 (11).
Skills
- Strong knowledge of Word and Excel required
- Ability to interact, converse, and work with diverse populations in a variety of environments
- Ability to learn, operate, and navigate various web-based platforms
- Ability to direct and answer calls on a high-volume, multi-line phone
Disclaimers & Physical Ability
- Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background and reference check.
- For those roles which require travel between sites or for the staff person to drive an YGS vehicle, a satisfactory driver check must be completed as a condition of hire and ongoing employment.
- This job description may not be all-inclusive, and those candidates who become employees are expected to perform all duties as assigned and directed by management.
- We are proud to be a champion of diversity and an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.
- All duties listed above, as well as all other duties as assigned by management, are subject to reasonable accommodation. Please contact your Hiring Manager for more information.
- This role may require you to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
- This role may require you to be able to push, pull, and/or lift up to 25 pounds.
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