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YMCA of Marquette county - Job Description

Job Title: Lead Teacher                                                        Job Code: LP/LIT

Reports to: Child Development Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

  The Lead Teacher is responsible for lesson planning, assessment, and for establishing and maintaining a safe and developmentally appropriate program in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures in harmony with the mission statement and policies of the YMCA of Marquette County

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Plan, set up and instruct lessons as assigned
2. Establish and maintain a learning environment that is engaging, developmentally-appropriate, safe and sanitary
3. Meet the emotional and developmental needs of each child
4. Regularly perform developmental screenings and child assessments and maintain an open-learning portfolio for each child
5. Plan and attend family conferences twice a year
6. Model, facilitate and explain appropriate child and adult behavior
7. Positively address and redirect inappropriate behavior in children
8. Develop positive relationships with participants and provide motivational support and guidance
9. Maintain participant records and other documentation in accordance with state licensing and program requirements
10. Ensure safety and cleanliness of classroom, equipment and facilities
11. At the discretion of the Child Development Director, attend all staff meetings, workshops, and seminars to increase knowledge and skills and complete 24 hours of annual continuing education to meet state and national licensing rules and accreditation standards.
12. Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Complete incident and accident reports as necessary
13. Support and mentor assistant teachers in your classroom
14. In collaboration with Child Development Director, provide guidance and adherence of all state, NAEYC and YMCA policies and procedures for all assistant teachers in your classroom.
15. Handles and resolves family concerns and informs Child Development Director of Unusual situations or unresolved issues
16. Provide assistant teacher with a supportive, cooperative classroom environment that includes sharing all routine tasks (such as diapering, dressing children, dishes, cleaning, sanitizing, sorting, filing, and organizing)

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``` 18. May be responsible for opening and/or closing the center and maintaining security and safety of the premises, including responsible use and secure handling of building key and proper operations of the building security system and maintaining all opening and closing procedures as outlined by classroom binders. 19. Ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds 20. All other duties as assigned 21. Encourage physical, emotional and intellectual growth in a safe and nurturing environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess current teaching certification for the state of Michigan or a bachelor's or associate's degree in an Early Childhood field.

Previous experience and education in Early Childhood Development is desired

Must become CPR and First Aid certified.

Must provide a negative T.B. clearance

Must have Federal fingerprinting done with a clear criminal background.

Must take Blood Borne Pathogens, Child Abuse, and YMCA New Employee Orientation training within 30 d