Teacher - Before & After School Child Care - YMCA of the Roses
Dover, PA
About the Job
Seeking teachers for our before and after School Age Child Development Program at the Hayshire Elementary School. Hours available are 6:15am-9am and/or 3:15pm-6pm.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Provides direction for the children in the classroom, and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Implements curriculum within the established guidelines and is prepared
in advance of each lesson/activity.
2. Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to
building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among
youth and within families.
3. Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities including ADA
accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and
standards.
4. Actively guides children in appropriate play and routines.
5. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child to
provide feedback and create purposeful activities to meet the needs of
the individual and group.
6. Provides positive descriptive feedback to redirect challenging behaviors.
7. Cultivates positive relationships, conducts parent conferences, and
maintains volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.
8. Maintains program site and equipment.
9. Ensures a safe, healthy environment and is knowledgeable on e
enacting safety/emergency procedures. Practices infection control
procedures and proper handwashing.
10. Maintains required program records.
11. Maintains required training to comply with licensing and YMCA policies.
12. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff
meetings, and staff trainings
13. feedback for program improvement, concerns, etc.
14. Reports suspected abuse per YMCA policy.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.
YMCA of the Roses is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education - CDA, Associates or higher in Early Childhood Education or equivalent degree preferred; high school diploma required
Experience with children (non-related) based on education level
Obtain Mandated Reporter training certi
Must have or obtain Pediatric First Aide/CPR and AED certi
Obtain Criminal background check, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance.