Childcare Lead Teacher

2 months ago

Keene, United States Keene Young Mens Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description
Description:

Provides direction for the program and classroom and implements program curriculum. Provides

a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. While creating a positive environment that promotes youth development, social responsibility, and healthy living in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures with advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).


At the Y our focus is on youth development, and we strive to nurture the potential of every child in our community. Our program is licensed by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services and holds an honorable Licensed Plus accreditation for quality.

$2500 New-Hire Incentive for full-time Childcare Staff

Join the team at the Keene Family YMCA and you could qualify for a $2500 new-hire incentive with $500 paid after six months of employment, and $2000 after 12 months. We'll also help you achieve your childcare certifications so you can take the next step in your career journey, absolutely free. Certain restrictions apply. Submit your application today


Our Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you


Essential Functions of the Lead Teacher

  • Builds personal and meaningful relationships with YMCA members, participants, volunteers, and guests. While exemplifying the Y's commitment to DEI and the four-character values of caring, honesty, respect & responsibility and responds to all member and community inquiries in a timely manner.
  • As a full-time employee you must be dependable, and you will be expected to build consistency and stability in the classroom for the children in your care. Full-time dependability is crucial to this role.
  • Implement curriculum within the established guidelines.
  • Design and implement daily lesson/activity plans.
  • Supervise children, classroom and all activities.
  • Make ongoing, systemic observations and evaluations of each child.
  • Conduct parent conferences while maintaining positive relationships and effective communication.
  • Maintain program site and equipment.
  • Maintain required program records.
  • Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings and staff training (18 hours per year)

Benefits

All full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

  • Health, dental, life and supplemental insurance options
  • Generous PTO, including floating holidays and vacation time that accrues monthly.
  • Membership to the Y
  • Flexible schedules
  • Professional development opportunities
  • 401a retirement plan with company match, plus option to contribute to a 403b retirement savings account
  • The opportunity to work for a mission-driven organization and to make a real difference in the lives of others in your community
Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Meets 80% to 100% of the following qualifications:

  1. Ability to perform duties with professionalism, enthusiasm, kindness, empathy, care, honesty, and respect.
  2. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  3. Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law; 18 ECE Credits
  4. At least 21 years of age
  5. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of

hire date.

  1. Health form completed within the 30 days of hire date; renewed every 3 years.
  2. At least 1 year of experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
  3. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.

PREFERED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. A certificate in DEI or extensive training and work experience.
  2. An associate degree or higher in ECE or equivalent
  3. 3 or more years of experience working in a licensed childcare facility.

About Us
The Keene Family YMCA is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, committed to strengthening our community through programs and services focused on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. We are only impactful in our work when we have dedicated, knowledgeable, passionate staff who believe in our cause.


Perhaps YOU are the cause-driven leader we are looking for that can build personal and meaningful relationships with YMCA members, participants, volunteers, and guests. While exemplifying the Y's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the four-character values of Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility and responding to all member and community inquiries in a timely manner.


All positions require passing a background check.


The Keene Family YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital or family status.



Compensation details: 16.8-20.16 Hourly Wage



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