School Age Child Care Head Teacher - Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA
CENTRAL CT COAST YMCA, INC.
CENTRAL CT COAST YMCA, INC.
Trumbull, CT Trumbull, CT Full-time Full-time $23 - $28 an hour $23 - $28 an hour 2 openings, 5 days a week in the mornings at school sites This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization.
The School Age Child Care (SACC) Head Teacher provides direct supervision and leadership to a group of children and teachers in a school age child care program that fosters children's social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth.
The SACC Head Teacher assures the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training.
Essential Functions:
Models and teaches the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with members, colleagues, staff, guests, volunteers, and vendors.
Coordinates the school age child care programs for assigned location(s).
Ensures high quality programs and established new program activities.
Monitors and evaluates staff performance for on site location.
Reports staff evaluations to Child Care Director regularly.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with parents and school staff.
Responds to all concerns from parents and school staff in a timely manner, reporting all issues to Child Care Director.
Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living.
Follows and enforces all Child Care procedures and guidelines including those pertaining to health and safety, supervision of children, child care discipline policy, drop-off/pick-up, attendance, forms, reports, supplies, and staff expectations as required by the YMCA, licensing, and the state health department.
Maintains physical presence, remains alert at all times while on duty, maintains constant visual attention to program participants, remains aware of surroundings, and actively participates in all program activities.
Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures and those for the prevention of child abuse; and supports other staff to do the same.
Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on Child Care programs and member engagement that fosters loyalty among those we serve.
Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.
Must be at least 20 years old and meet the requirements for Head Teacher for school age programs as defined by the CT Office of Early Childhood (A or B):
A High school diploma or equivalent At least 540 hours of documented supervised experience over a nine-month period, including working with children in a program that serves school age children (5 to under 13 years) Twelve (12) credits in early childhood education or child development, elementary education, recreation, group social work, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education B Bachelor's degree in childhood education or child development At least 270 hours of documented supervised experience with unrelated school age children Ability to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities Excellent customer service, decision-making, problem solving, team-oriented, and critical thinking skills Effective communication skills necessary to inform, counsel, motivate, and support participants and staff Must be observant, safety-conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency Documentation of physical examination and TB Tine Test required at hire and to be repeated every two (2) years Must complete OEC background check and fingerprinting within thirty (30) days of employment CT Child Care CPR/First Aid certification within six (6) months of employment Administration of Medications certification preferred Continued professional development per OEC licensing requirements (training hours equal to or greater than 20% of hours worked) 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.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
CENTRAL CT COAST YMCA, INC.
Trumbull, CT Trumbull, CT Full-time Full-time $23 - $28 an hour $23 - $28 an hour 2 openings, 5 days a week in the mornings at school sites This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization.
The School Age Child Care (SACC) Head Teacher provides direct supervision and leadership to a group of children and teachers in a school age child care program that fosters children's social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth.
The SACC Head Teacher assures the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training.
Essential Functions:
Models and teaches the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with members, colleagues, staff, guests, volunteers, and vendors.
Coordinates the school age child care programs for assigned location(s).
Ensures high quality programs and established new program activities.
Monitors and evaluates staff performance for on site location.
Reports staff evaluations to Child Care Director regularly.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with parents and school staff.
Responds to all concerns from parents and school staff in a timely manner, reporting all issues to Child Care Director.
Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living.
Follows and enforces all Child Care procedures and guidelines including those pertaining to health and safety, supervision of children, child care discipline policy, drop-off/pick-up, attendance, forms, reports, supplies, and staff expectations as required by the YMCA, licensing, and the state health department.
Maintains physical presence, remains alert at all times while on duty, maintains constant visual attention to program participants, remains aware of surroundings, and actively participates in all program activities.
Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures and those for the prevention of child abuse; and supports other staff to do the same.
Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on Child Care programs and member engagement that fosters loyalty among those we serve.
Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.
Must be at least 20 years old and meet the requirements for Head Teacher for school age programs as defined by the CT Office of Early Childhood (A or B):
A High school diploma or equivalent At least 540 hours of documented supervised experience over a nine-month period, including working with children in a program that serves school age children (5 to under 13 years) Twelve (12) credits in early childhood education or child development, elementary education, recreation, group social work, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education B Bachelor's degree in childhood education or child development At least 270 hours of documented supervised experience with unrelated school age children Ability to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities Excellent customer service, decision-making, problem solving, team-oriented, and critical thinking skills Effective communication skills necessary to inform, counsel, motivate, and support participants and staff Must be observant, safety-conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency Documentation of physical examination and TB Tine Test required at hire and to be repeated every two (2) years Must complete OEC background check and fingerprinting within thirty (30) days of employment CT Child Care CPR/First Aid certification within six (6) months of employment Administration of Medications certification preferred Continued professional development per OEC licensing requirements (training hours equal to or greater than 20% of hours worked) 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.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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