School Age Child Care Head Teacher

3 days ago

Branford, Connecticut, United States Central Connecticut Coast YMCA Full time
Job Summary

This position supports the mission and work of the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA, a leading nonprofit organization. The School Age Child Care Head Teacher provides leadership and supervision to a group of children and SACC Teachers in a school age child care program, fostering social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth. The successful candidate will assure the well-being of each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Model the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with members, colleagues, guests, volunteers, and vendors.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with volunteers, members, program participants, and colleagues at all levels of the organization.
  • Implement programs in accordance with YMCA guidelines, supporting program participants and staff in achieving their goals.
  • Supervise and support SACC Teachers, Teacher Assistants, and Volunteers at assigned sites, including hiring and training.
  • Communicate effectively with supervisor, staff, program participants, and parents.
  • Ensure program participants, program areas, equipment, and supplies are kept clean and safe.
  • Respond to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
  • Enforce all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including those for the prevention of child abuse.
Requirements
  • Must be at least 20 years of age.
  • Must have at least one of the following:
    • A high school diploma or equivalent, with at least 1080 hours of documented supervised experience working with children in a program with comparable standards.
    • A bachelor's degree in early childhood education or child development, with at least 360 hours of documented supervised experience and one semester of student teaching.
  • Must submit Office of Early Childhood Background Check and fingerprinting forms within 30 days of hire.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is helpful.
  • Must be able to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
  • Must be a good role model, with integrity and adaptability.
  • Must be able to work flexible schedules.
Trainings & Certifications
  • Must complete New Employee Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, Mandated Reporter, Bloodborne Pathogens, Employee Safety, and Hazard Communication trainings prior to start of position.
  • Must complete Child Abuse Prevention and Mandated Reporter trainings prior to initial assignment to position.
  • Connecticut Child Care CPR/First aid certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire and maintained.
  • Administration of Medications certification is preferred.
Work Environment

This job operates in a recreational and educational environment, with moderate to high noise levels. Employees may be exposed to undesirable working conditions, communicable infectious diseases, and risk of injury from others.

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