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Head Teacher

2 months ago

Glastonbury, Connecticut, United States YMCA Of Greater Hartford Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as a Head Teacher at the YMCA Of Greater Hartford. As a key member of our early childhood education team, you will be responsible for providing a high-quality educational experience for children, while also ensuring a safe and healthy environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Classroom Management
    • Supervise daily classroom activities, including outdoor play, to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
    • Implement developmentally appropriate curriculums and submit timely reports.
  • Communication and Collaboration
    • Maintain open lines of communication with families and work with other staff members to ensure the needs of individual children are met.
    • Attend and actively participate in supervision, multi-component, and staff meetings.
  • Program Development
    • Plan and document program activities according to state guidelines.
    • Assist in the preparation of materials, equipment, and information for the daily program.
  • Child Development and Safety
    • Use positive discipline techniques to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
    • Conduct monthly fire drills, lockdown drills, and other emergencies.
  • Professional Development
    • Display and uphold YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
    • Maintain confidentiality of child and family information.
Requirements
  • Education
    • OEC requirements: Twelve (12) credits in early childhood education or child development from a regionally accredited higher education institution and over not less than a nine (9) month span of time: At least one thousand and eighty (1,080) hours of documented supervised experience working with children in a program that serves children under the age of 6 years.
  • Experience
    • Early Childhood: Minimum of two years of early childhood experience required.
    • School-Aged Childcare: Minimum of one year of early childhood experience required.
  • Certifications
    • CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications within 30 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Language Skills
    • Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
  • Physical Demands
    • Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
    • Ability to move around a room and quickly react to safety issues.