POSITION SUMMARY:

Floater is responsible for supervising early childhood participants and implementation of the program designed for infants (6 weeks to 14 months) toddler (14 months to 2 ½ years), early preschool (2 ½ -3 ½ years), preschool (3 ½ to 5 years) or school age (5-12 yrs). The Floater is responsible for direct leadership of a classroom, including but not limited to implementation of the curriculum; adaptations to curriculum to meet student needs; student observations and parent communication. They must ensure a warm, nurturing, safe and loving environment, where self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged, and individuality respected. .

OUR CULTURE:

Every day and in everything we do, we strive to create a culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing and determined for all our staff, members, program participants and volunteers.
Full job description is available upon request.
Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS :

• A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development-family studies, early childhood special education, or elementary education with a concentration in early childhood education is required.
• At least one-year of experience working with preschool-age youth is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, flexibility, and an ability to work in a team-setting are required.
• Must have a physical examination, including satisfactory TB test, six months prior to beginning work.
• Must have certification in infant, child and adult CPR and First Aid.
• An interest and ability in developing and implementing creative programming with the goal of teaching YMCA core values is necessary.
• A patient, high-energy, and goal-oriented attitude is essential.
• Ability to be responsive to the needs, wants, and interests of both the parents and youth enrolled in the Early Childhood Programs.

FLOATING RESPONSIBILITIES

The imcumbant will float between classrooms as necessary. This position will be scheduled to cover CDC staff’s vacation and sick time. As much advance notice as possible will be given when the Floater is subbing for planned vacation/holiday time but some same day scheduling will occur.