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　　EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION LEAD TEACHER

　　JOB DESCRIPTION

　　Job Title: Lead Teacher

　　Department: ECE

　　Reports to: ECE Site Director

　　Revision Date: 12/11/2023

　　Job Summary:

　　This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, committedto strengthening community through youth development, healthy living,and social responsibility.

　　As a lead teacher, you will plan, manage, and supervise an earlychildhood classroom structure, including lesson plans, schedules,routines, and transitions. You will be responsible for ensuring thehealth, welfare, and safety of the children enrolled in our program. Youwill create an environment which fosters the social, emotional,physical, cognitive, and creative development of each individual childin your care. You will contribute to the YMCA and the overall communitywe serve by working with our littlest YMCA participants helping themprepare for success in school and life.

　　Supervisory Responsibilities:

　　Will assist in the process of training, mentoring, motivating teachers,interns, and/or other childcare professionals, as applicable whiledemonstrating the YMCA core values.

　　Duties/Responsibilities:

　　Supervises the children, classroom, and all program activities.

　　Will assist in providing the proper planning, organization,coordination, execution, oversight, and evaluation of classroom.

　　Communicate effectively and timely with parents/guardians regardingchildrens program experience, progress both written and verbally.

　　Maintain confidentiality, use sensitivity and patience at all times.

　　Responsible for maintaining a calm, engaging, positive environment andmanaging any negative behaviors using positive discipline techniques.

　　Maintain all paperwork pertinent to the job (i.e., rosters, attendancesheets, emergency contact info, etc.)

　　Maintains a clean and clutter free environment and performs all openingand closing procedures on a consistent basis.

　　Inventory and maintain classroom equipment and work to keep all programenvironments safe and clean.

　　Arranges the classroom to meet the ever-changing needs of children.

　　Read, understand and be accountable for YMCA Policies, State Licensingregulations and Quality Rating System standards.

　　May be required to cover at other childcare locations to meet ratio andstaff needs.

　　[]{#_Hlk3814709}Performs other related duties as assigned.

　　YMCA Competencies:

　　Inclusion: Creates a safe environment that helps all children, families,and staff feel welcome and respected.

　　Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manageemotions effectively in all situations.

　　Critical Thinking & Decision-Making: Makes informed decisions based onlogic, data, and sound judgement.

　　Developing Others: Encourages children to try new skills and providessupport and guidance through the learning process.

　　Communication & Influence: Creates positive rapport and shared interestwith all children, families, and staff.

　　Functional Expertise: Uses best practices, licensing guidelines, andmethods of youth development in daily work.

　　Collaboration: Develops and maintains open, friendly, cooperative, andrespectful relationships with families and other staff.

　　Required Skills/Abilities:

　　[]{#Hlk6133993}[]{#Hlk5529801}[]{#Hlk3797719}[]{#Hlk5539721}Leads byexample and inspires others to demonstrate a passion for ECE and childdevelopment.

　　Listens and expresses self effectively and in a manner that reflects theYMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

　　[]{#Hlk3879218}[]{#Hlk5542995}Demonstrates a high level of enthusiasmand positive role modeling.

　　Strong oral and written communication skills.

　　Ability to meet mandated raining hours for State Li