Head Teacher

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YMCA of the USA
Wallingford, CT, USA
Full-time

Come be a Head Teacher for our School Age Growth and Enrichment Program.

The Wallingford Family YMCA is seeking an Experienced Full Time School Age Growth and Enrichment Certified Head Teacher. Must be able to be Head Teacher certified by the Office of Early Childhood within 30 days.

The Head Teacher has the responsibility to coordinate, plan, develop, and implement all activities related to a particular school site.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Plan, supervise, implement and direct childcare program at school site.
  • Supervise and direct assistant teachers assigned to school sites. This includes preparation and presentation of semi-annual and annual job performance reviews.
  • Promotes feelings of mutual respect, acceptance, and appreciation among youth and adults.
  • Create a safe environment that helps all youth feel welcome and respected. Insure quality care
  • Employ positive behavior guidance strategies that provide youth with increased self awareness and self-control Interacts with youth in a positive, warm and nurturing manner
  • Understands and maintains personal boundaries with youth (e.g., physical space, time, etc.)
  • Develops and maintains open, friendly, cooperative, and respectful relationships with families and other partners
  • Encourages an open exchange of ideas and uses effective listening and verbal skills, including positive body language and tone of voice
  • Promotes and supports the potential of all youth
  • Maintain all state licensing and YMCA standards and requirements including accurate attendance records on both staff and children.
  • Prepare nutritious morning and afternoon snacks as directed in monthly snack menus.
  • Submit weekly grocery lists.
  • Submit attendance weekly, Fire drills & first aid inventory monthly.
  • Attend staff development regularly as mandated by the State of Connecticut and YMCA.
  • Attend all staff meetings, trainings and conferences.
  • Any additional duties or functions as designated by the Director (i.e. Special events)
Educational Background: 
Possess a minimum of 12 credits in Early Childhood or Elementary Education or have obtained a CDA in School Age Childcare.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Must be at least 20 years of age
  • Must have a minimum of two years supervised experience working with this school age children.
  • Must have the ability and desire to work with children.
  • Must meet all State of Connecticut licensing requirements (negative TB test, good health report, First Aid / CPR certification).
  • Have the ability and desire to work with children

Required Certifications

  • CT Childcare CPR First Aid Certification as required by The Office of Early Childhood in Connecticut within specified time frame if not currently held.
  • Medication Administration certification must be attained if certification is not currently held.
  • Must be able to be Head Teacher Certified by the Office of Early Childhood within 30 days
Compensation/Benefits: 

Hourly: $13.00 - $15.00

How to Apply: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/40476

Job Function: 
Education, Professional Development & Training

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Oct 14 2019
Active Until: 
Nov 14 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit