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Posted : Tuesday, October 31, 2023 08:44 AM
POSITION SUMMARY
The Lead Teacher is responsible for carrying out all duties in accordance with NC Child Care Licensing Standards and providing a quality environment in which each child's growth and development is assured.
The Lead Teacher is also responsible for managing the site in the absence of the Child Care Director.
In addition, every position in the YMCA of Greensboro is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the four pillars of character - caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
HOURS: Weekdays, hours vary 6:45 am - 5:30 pm.
PAY: PT teachers will be from $11- $13 and Full time teachers will be $13 to $18.
75 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
To develop and execute an on-going program of activities that contribute to the care, growth and development of children.
To supervise and evaluate co-teachers and volunteers.
To maintain a physical environment which conforms to defined program standards.
Organize classroom space into functional areas that are recognizable by children and adults.
To observe physical conditions of children and make referrals of suspected child abuse to Site Coordinator and report incident appropriately.
To plan daily activities jointly with co-teachers to reflect curriculum areas and individualized instruction utilizing small, large and individual activities, assuring that lesson plans are developmentally appropriate and that reports are accurate and on time.
To provide for constant supervision of all enrolled children and maintain appropriate classroom management techniques.
To assure that needed supplies and equipment are available, and that all resources (including volunteers, community resources, and field trips) are used appropriately for classroom enrichment.
To attend all required meetings and training events in order to strengthen skills and upgrade professional growth.
To maintain a professional relationship with parents and staff while maintaining confidentiality of information related to parents and children.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises all subordinate employees in the Kiddie Kollege.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Primary Leadership Competencies Required: Functional Expertise – Executes superior technical skills for the role.
Critical Thinking and Decision Making – Makes informed decisions based on logic, data and sound judgment.
Inclusion – Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion and global work as well as cultural competence.
Communication & Influence – Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
Developing Self & Others – Develops self and supports others (e.
g.
, staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
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QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor's degree (B.
A.
) in Early Childhood Education or a related field from four-year college or university and two years related experience and/or training is preferred; Alternatively, an AS Degree in Child Development or a Child Development Credential will be accepted; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money.
REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to communicate effectively with both children and their parents across all socio-economic segments of the community.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee frequently is required to walk.
The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Must have completed requirements for the NC Early Childhood Credential.
CPR/AED, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogen training required upon hire and must remain current throughout employment.
The Lead Teacher is also responsible for managing the site in the absence of the Child Care Director.
In addition, every position in the YMCA of Greensboro is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the four pillars of character - caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
HOURS: Weekdays, hours vary 6:45 am - 5:30 pm.
PAY: PT teachers will be from $11- $13 and Full time teachers will be $13 to $18.
75 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
To develop and execute an on-going program of activities that contribute to the care, growth and development of children.
To supervise and evaluate co-teachers and volunteers.
To maintain a physical environment which conforms to defined program standards.
Organize classroom space into functional areas that are recognizable by children and adults.
To observe physical conditions of children and make referrals of suspected child abuse to Site Coordinator and report incident appropriately.
To plan daily activities jointly with co-teachers to reflect curriculum areas and individualized instruction utilizing small, large and individual activities, assuring that lesson plans are developmentally appropriate and that reports are accurate and on time.
To provide for constant supervision of all enrolled children and maintain appropriate classroom management techniques.
To assure that needed supplies and equipment are available, and that all resources (including volunteers, community resources, and field trips) are used appropriately for classroom enrichment.
To attend all required meetings and training events in order to strengthen skills and upgrade professional growth.
To maintain a professional relationship with parents and staff while maintaining confidentiality of information related to parents and children.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises all subordinate employees in the Kiddie Kollege.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Primary Leadership Competencies Required: Functional Expertise – Executes superior technical skills for the role.
Critical Thinking and Decision Making – Makes informed decisions based on logic, data and sound judgment.
Inclusion – Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion and global work as well as cultural competence.
Communication & Influence – Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
Developing Self & Others – Develops self and supports others (e.
g.
, staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor's degree (B.
A.
) in Early Childhood Education or a related field from four-year college or university and two years related experience and/or training is preferred; Alternatively, an AS Degree in Child Development or a Child Development Credential will be accepted; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money.
REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to communicate effectively with both children and their parents across all socio-economic segments of the community.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee frequently is required to walk.
The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Must have completed requirements for the NC Early Childhood Credential.
CPR/AED, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogen training required upon hire and must remain current throughout employment.
• Phone : NA
• Location : Greensboro, NC
• Post ID: 9004919597
