POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction of the After School Program Site Director, the Head Teacher is responsible for providing a warm, nurturing, safe and loving environment, where self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged, and individuality respected. The Head Teacher provides the direct leadership and supervision to the assigned classroom, staff and children. He/she is also responsible for providing a program that fosters children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certifications or willing to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct complex, critical problem solving independently.
• Knowledge of and ability to learn appropriate child development techniques.
• Demonstrated track record of timeliness and punctuality.
• Must have at least one of the following (A or B).

A.

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1080 hours of documented supervised experience over a nine month span of time, including working with children in a program with these standards or comparable standards. Programs must serve same ages and developmental stages (Kindergarten-8th grade) as those served in this program.
• Twelve (12) credits in early childhood education or child development, elementary education, recreation, group social work, or a related filed from an accredited institution of higher education.

B.

• A four year college degree in early childhood education or child development.
• At least 360 hours of documented supervised experience with unrelated children of the same ages to be served and with these or comparable standards plus at least one semester of student teaching with children of same ages/developmental stage as those to be served.

This person will play an important part in the work that we do each day. In addition to all other duties as assigned, this role will:

• Supervise children, promote learning opportunities, and lead activities in conjunction with the Site Director at an assigned site.
• Assist the Site Director in planning and implementing a holistic curriculum for a given site or sites that reflects Y values.
• Role model acceptable behaviors and decision-making for participants and peers.
• Actively participate in all related in-services, trainings, and activities.
• Utilize appropriate guidance and developmental techniques with participants to create an orderly environment that is conducive to learning and child safety.
• Provide substitute coverage to other sites on an as needed basis.
• Enforce and support the policies contained in the Y Parent Guide, Behavior Management Guide, and Staff Handbook.
• This list of responsibilities is not meant to be all-inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the operational needs.