General Statement of Duties: Implement curriculum; interact and nurture children in your care, supervising their activities to ensure a safe environment. Follow the instructions of Director/Assistant Director.

Typical Physical Demands: Requires full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity; eye-hand coordination necessary to perform record management; ability to lift 50 pounds on a routine basis; and ability to escort children into or out of the building during an emergency situation. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range and ability to verbally communicate.

Typical Working Conditions: Work is performed in a child care setting with indoor and outdoor activities.

Job Segments:

• Ensure that staff : child ratio is within limits at all times and reduces staff in classroom as children numbers decrease each day
• Implement daily curriculum and student activities (creates lesson plans independently)
• Implement and supervise special activities as scheduled
• Assists with center housekeeping/maintenance (i.e., bathroom, kitchen, cafeteria, activity area, playground, cabinet, etc.) and ensures cleanliness each day of classroom, bathrooms, and playground areas used.
• Advises Center Director of all child/parent/staff problems immediately and documents as required
• Maintain open communication with children, families, center administration, and Metro Child Care office
• Attend center and association staff meetings as directed by center management
• Attend training as directed by center management
• Certified and current at all times in CPR, First Aid, and Fire Safety
• Successfully complete 12+ hours DHR training annually
• Successfully complete YMCA Child Care Curriculum training as offered
• Actively participate in the annual Community Support Campaign and United Way Campaign
• Performs other duties as assigned by Center Director

Performance Requirements: Clean Criminal Background Check (CRC); obtain 12+ hours DHR approved child care training annually; certified in CPR, First Aid, and Fire Safety; high energy and self motivation; ability to handle multiple tasks and work independently; proficient in supervision of classroom staff and children; proficient at organizing classroom activities and following directions; effective time management skills and problem solving; be a team player; and excellent communication skills

Education/Experience: Must be 18-years-old or older; have education or certificate in early Childhood Educaation; and/or 3-5 years experience in child care or group setting.

Personal Qualities: Ability to communicate effectively; strong organizational skills; willingness to learn and grow; self-starter, focused; has leadership qualities; and willing to accept change as an opportunity for growth.

Status: Full Time Non-Exempt

Location: Child Development Center

Salary: $11.00 - $15.00 per hour

Diversity & Inclusion: The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life working side by side to strengthen communities. Together, we work to ensure everyone, regardless of gender, income, faith, sexual orientation or cultural background, has the opportunity to live life to its fullest. We share the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility - everything we do stems from it.

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