Posted: 05/13/2014 | Employer: YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties
Shift: 8:00am - 5:30pm Monday - Friday Location: West FargoPosition Summary:Under the supervision of the Early Learning Center Director, the Early Learning Center Site Director or the Preschool Coordinator, the Early Learning Center Lead Teacher will plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for an assigned group of children between the ages of 6 weeks to 5 years old to enhance gross and fine motor skills, social/emotional development, and give them sensory and cognitive experiences. The Early Learning Center Lead Teacher is responsible for their care.Supervision of: In the absence of the ELC Director, ELC Site Director or Preschool Coordinator: For the ELC Lead Teacher and ELC SA Lead Teacher: ELC Teacher, ELC Assistant Teacher, ELC Classroom Assistant For the KinderKamp Lead Teacher: KinderKamp Teacher For the Busy Beaver Lead Teacher: Busy Beaver Classroom AssistantQualifications:Required Education, Certifications, Experience: At least 18 years old High School Diploma or GED An Associate's Degree or higher in a directly related field OR A current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential a. We will allow you 18 months to complete this if you do not have it upon hireRequired Within a Specific Time Frame: Within 3 months of hire: 12 hours of basic childcare training through Childcare Resource and Referral Within 6 months of hire: First Aid Certification Within 6 months of hire: CPR/AED Certification for Adult, Child, and Infant Within 1 year of hire: Listen First trainingIf working towards the CDA: Within 3 months of hire: Signed up for the CDA Modules Within 1 year of hire: Completion of the CDA Requirements Within 18 months of hire: CDA CertificationOther Important Skills and Abilities: Positive, effective, calm and professional communication – verbally and written – with staff, members, children, parents and others – tailoring the communication style to the appropriate audience The ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions Has experience in supervising staff: providing feedback, coaching, guidance and support Excellent customer service skills Self motivated Resourcefulness Ability to maintain confidential information Has a basic understanding of safety proceduresEssential Functions:YMCA Competencies – Team Leader:1. Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Y's values Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to improving lives Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition Cultivates relationships to support fundraising2. Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives Builds relationships to create small communities Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support3. Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team Effectively creates and manages budgets Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress4. Personal Growth: Shares new insights Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well Uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technologyPosition Specific Competencies: Supervises assigned groups of children Engages in positive staff-child interaction Responsible for taking the children on field trips as assigned. Dresses and swims with children if the trip involves swimming Promotes a healthy, emotional, social, intellectual and physical environment of each child Serves meals in a family style setting and assists in developing good nutritional habits Maintains a physical environment that is clean, neatly organized and conforms to governmental and agency standards for the physical safety and well-being of the children and adults who use the center. Takes responsibility for the upkeep of all of the equipment and materials. Encourages children's participation in the upkeep of these materials Responsible for seeking out emergency medical attention for children and staff as needed, notifying parents and the supervisor if a child becomes ill or is injured. Maintains informal records of progress on each child's growth and development and encourages communication with parents or guardians regarding such growth and development Implements developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities. Schedules conferences as needed with parent or guardians keeping them informed when concerns arise Responsible for keeping records of children's attendance, daily reports for each parent when requested and daily food program records Plans and executes developmentally appropriate experience using a variety of materials in the field of art, math, music, science and literature. Post daily schedules and curriculum in the classroom Must be prepared to justify the presentation of a particular environment, materials, or activity in terms of appropriateness Relates to parents positively when approached, referring problematic questions or situations to the supervisor Assumes responsibility for maintaining a level of knowledge in child development through reading, workshops, conferences, college courses and in-service training Assists the supervisor as needed and maintains good communication Attends and participates in preparing for special events, open houses and parent involvement activities as scheduled – attends other YMCA functions as necessarySupervisory Duties: Trains new staff Assigns specific and appropriate tasks to staff Provides feedback and performance improvement guidelines to staff as needed Maintains confidentialityOther: Is on time and present for scheduled shift; when unable to work scheduled shift – informs supervisor per policy Attends mandatory departmental meetings and training sessions as required Maintains a neat and clean work area, free of hazards Follows YMCA policies and departmental procedures Follows all emergency and safety procedures Wears name tag at all times Other duties upon request by immediate supervisorBlood Exposure:Category 2: This position occasionally performs duties that result in exposure to “Fluids at Risk for Transmission” or this person may render some medical assistance as part of their position in an emergency on limited occasions. Bloodborne Pathogens training is required but the Hepatitis B vaccination will not be offered.Physical Requirements:The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, provided it does not impose an “undue hardship” on the employer. 67-100% oShift: Light grasping; Fine dexterity; Seeing; Speaking, Hearing, Understanding the English language; Reading & Writing the English Language; Keyboard and Mouse Use; Pushing or Pulling up to 10 lbs.; Lifting or Carrying up to 10 lbs.; Lifting Overhead up to 10 lbs.; 34-66% oShift: Sit in a chair; Sit on the floor/ground; Stand and Walk; Forceful grasping; Tactile sense; Pushing or Pulling 11 to 25 lbs.; Lifting or Carrying 11 to 20 lbs.; Lifting Overhead 11 to 20 lbs.; 6-33% oShift: Run; Bend; Crawl; Kneel; Squat; Twist; Reach above head; Drive a vehicle; Pushing or Pulling 26 to 50 lbs.; Lifting or Carrying 21 to 50 lbs.; Lifting Overhead 21 to 50 lbs. 1-5% oShift: Work at heights; Swimming;The YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties conducts a pre-employment drug test and criminal background checks on all employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.