Lead Early Learning Teacher - Christown YMCA

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The Valley of the Sun YMCA is honored to be among the top 50 YMCA associations in the United States, recognized for transforming our culture, vision, and operations. With 12 branches across the Valley and Northern Arizona, along with a thriving overnight camp in Prescott, we are a rapidly growing, cause-driven organization. Our mission is to enhance the nation’s health and well-being while creating opportunities to give back and support our communities. If you are dedicated to being part of a greater movement, a career with the YMCA is for you.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE A LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER:

• 18 years of age or older
• Current state approved first-aid and CPR/AED certification
• Must possess or obtain prior to working in ration an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and negative TB test
• Associate degree and/or currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s program.
• Three years qualifying experience in childcare field and 6 credit hours in the childcare field or 60 documented training hours
• Minimum 6 months’ knowledge and experience in early childhood education or child development
• Minimum 6 months’ experience working in a certified pre-school.
• Possess mature judgment and sound decision-making
• Ability to communicate effectively with members, peers, and supervisor.
• Ability to effectively communicate information on YMCA Child Care Programs. Must be observant, safety conscious and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER:

• Supervises, implements, and directs preschool childcare programs and other program staff for specific site.
• Responsible for ensuring all direct reports are up to date with all required training, in-service training, and certifications.
• Understands and maintains ADHS state licensing rules and regulations and YMCA childcare program standards.
• Develops positive relationships with children and parents.
• Encourages member involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Controls, orders supplies, and maintains inventory.
• Ensures pertinent site records, files, and other required administrative procedures are completed and maintained.
• Posts daily all required information in assigned place at program site.
• Works closely with host site personnel in coordination of the site.
• Preserves quality condition of all supplies, equipment, materials, and cleanliness of site.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures. Completes incident and accident reports, as necessary.
• Attend staff meetings and training courses as required.
• Incorporates the mission, philosophy, and 4 core values of the YMCA in all communication with participants and co-workers.
• Be detailed in the journal documentation.
• Creative and organized to reflect the children’s ideas and attitudes into group books.
• Work with and understand the cultural diversity of the local community.
• This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.