Lead Teacher
ywcJohnson City, NY
$42,900 per year
APPLYYoung Wonders Lead Teacher Young Wonders at YWCA
Our Mission:
We are committed to the elimination of racism and the empowerment of women and children.
Young Wonders Mission:
Empowering young minds to cultivate relationships in a consistently responsive and emotionally safe environment.
Position Overview:
Young Wonders is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and dedicated Lead Teacherto join our team. This role helps create a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment for children, where community is fostered, independence is encouraged, and each child’s individuality is respected.
The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, brings creativity and patience to their work, and thrives in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and lead a program that supports theemotional, physical, intellectual, and social developmentof children.
- Engage children in activities and encourage their active participation.
- Maintain asafe, clean, organized, and stimulating classroom environment .Developweekly lesson plans, activities, and field trips for children.
- Delegate responsibilities and collaborate with aides, assistants, and substitutes to ensure smooth program operations.
- Maintain positive and open communication with parents through informal daily interactions and formal documentation when needed.
- Supervise, support, and help train program support staff.
- Meet and maintain satisfactory scores on the
- Environment Rating Scale .Work with administration to address behavioral challenges and implement guidance plans when necessary.
- Maintain health and safety standards required by the
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) .Maintain program documentation, records, and files.
- Foster respectful relationships with children of diverse backgrounds and ensure every child is treated with dignity and respect.
- Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development.
- Assist with children’s toileting needs when necessary.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Serve as theDirector’s designeewhen assigned.
Reporting Relationships:
This position reports to theDirector or Assistant Director of Young Wondersregarding program operations, staff, children, and parent matters.
Qualifications:
Candidates must meetoneof the following:
Associate’s Degreein Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related fieldand one year of experienceworking with children under age 13
ORSchool-age child care credentialor other OCFS-recognized credential specific to school-age developmentand one year of experienceworking with children under age 13
ORHigh School Diploma or equivalentand two years of direct experienceworking with children under age 13
Additional qualifications:
Ability to relatejoyfully and sensitivelyto children and families Emotional maturity and good judgment in handling challenging situations Ability tolift up to 40 pounds Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain program records Ability to supervise aides and support staff Physical stamina to work in an active childcare environment Current certification (or willingness to obtain) inPediatric First Aid, CPR, and AEDPosition Details
Job Type: Part-time transitioning to Full-Time
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected Hours: 40 hours per week
Work Location:
In person
Equal Opportunity StatementYWCA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace anddo not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Consistent with our mission to eliminate racism and empower women and children, westrongly encourage candidates from historically underserved and underrepresented communities to apply .
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Level
Mid L4
Salary
$42,900 per year
Location
Johnson City, NY
Occupation
Childcare Workers
Industry
Child and Youth Services
Posted
2 days ago