Child Care Lead Teacher - Admiral King Elementary

The Lead Teacher is responsible for administering child care programs at designated YMCA program sites, creating and implementing lesson plans, maintaining site records, and ensuring state licensure compliance.

Requirements

• Maintain safety of children by appropriately supervising program participants at all times
• Implement age-appropriate techniques relative to the behavior management of children
• Plan, develop, and implement appropriate lesson plans and activities
• Complete and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports
• Maintain a file system that will include all policies, school year schedules, ODJFS child day care rules, child enrollment information and staff files
• Provide coverage of program as needed and arrange for substitute instructors
• Notify supervisor of any parent concerns or unsafe conditions at center
• Communicate with supervisor regarding center operations
• Ensure daily cleaning and maintenance of space/facility
• Work with supervisor on promotional activities and flyers
• Work with supervisor to develop and distribute site informational newsletters to parents
• Follow YMCA and state quality guidelines in operating site
• Develop and maintain positive communication with parents
• Develop and implement family activities/events
• Represent YMCA by developing positive working relationships with program participants and parents

Benefits

• Free membership to your local YMCA
• Discount to YMCA programs including childcare (part-time positions do not receive discount on childcare)
• Additional employee discounts at many places in and around town
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan
• Retirement 8% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland
• Paid vacation