CHILDCARE LEAD TEACHER/GROUP SUPERVISOR

BUTLER COUNTY FAMILY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN AS•Butler, PA

18h

About The Position

The Lead Teacher/Group Supervisor will be responsible for assisting in the education, supervision and care of children, curriculum planning, and family engagement in the YMCA Early Learning Center Program. 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.

Requirements

State requires all prospective employees to submit the following:
FBI Clearance (Department of Human Services)
PA Child Abuse History Clearance
PA State Police Clearance
National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Certificate
Health Assessment with TB screening
Verification of 2,500 hours working with children.
Minimum of Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children.
CPR/Pediatric First Aid/AED Certification required within 60 days of employment by PQAS certified trainer; required.
Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields; required.
Work experience related to the care and development of children; required.
Exceptional Communication, Leadership, Empathy, Organizational, Conflict Resolution Skills; required.
Ability to work with people from a variety of different ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, religious, sexual, and generational backgrounds.
ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING CLEARANCES FOR EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO THE DATE OF HIRE. CLEARANCES ARE ACCEPTED WITHIN 2 YEARS OF THE HIRE DATE.
PA CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK
PA CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CERTIFICATION
FBI (DHS) FINGERPRINTING HISTORY CLEARANCE
ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS AND VOICEMAIL MUST BE SET UP IN ORDER TO COMPLETE ONBOARDING PROCESSES.

Nice To Haves

Ability to plan, organize, implement age/developmentally appropriate program activities; preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement the curriculum within the established guidelines.
Plan, write and implement daily lesson plans.
Maintain consistent and open verbal and written communication with parents throughout the year.
Supervise the children, classroom and all activities.
Conduct ongoing, systematic child observations and evaluations.
Maintain required program records.
Maintain program areas and adhere to program standards in regards to equipment, storage, safety and cleanliness.
Attend and participate in center wide activities, staff meetings and trainings.
Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
Maintain ongoing DHS qualifications required for working in Child Care.
Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.