Childcare Activity Leader - After School

divbChildcare Activity Leader - After School Teacher /b /divdivCenterville, OH /divdivbPart-Time/Non-Exempt/b /divdivb$12.00-$15.50/Hour /b  /divdivstrongCurrent Centerville Employees please Contact Peri @ PWilliams@daytonymca.org/strongbr /strongBefore School, Middle of the Day, After School available/strongbr /strongThis is a school age position/strong/divdiv  /divdivbPosition Summary:/b /divdivAssists in for the planning, development and implementation of all classrooms activities. The Childcare Activity Leader is responsible for ensuring the children’s social, physical, spiritual and mental development in the program, before and after school, as well as keeping safety and the wellbeing of the children as a first priority. /divdiv  /divdivAt the YMCA,b We are welcoming/b: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. bWe are genuine/b: we value you and embrace your individuality. bWe are hopeful/b: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. bWe are nurturing/b we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. bWe are determined/b: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. /divdiv  /divdivbEssential Functions:/b /divulliPlans, develops and implements weekly lesson plans that fit the children’s needs, interests and developmental levels in the classroom./liliWorks cooperatively with Lead Teacher, Site Administrator, other staff and partners./liliDocuments attendance, absenteeism, transitions, minor disciplines and incidents for each child in the classroom./liliIs responsible for all aspects of the appearance and management of their classroom/designated program/outside areas. Maintains the quality of supplies, materials, and equipment in the room in a neat and orderly fashion./liliReports any broken or unsafe toys and properly disinfects toys and equipment on a regular basis in accordance with the state regulations./liliConducts the program in accordance with Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) guidelines./liliEffectively communicates verbal and written reports to the parents, and conducts parent/teacher conferences in accordance with Center guidelines./liliPossesses working knowledge of child abuse and neglect laws and follows proper reporting procedures./liliHandles discipline promptly and in accordance with the stated discipline policy. Documents and reports to the supervisor any special needs or problems of an individual child, staff or parent./liliMonitors and assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the child care and program area./liliMaintains appropriate adult/child ratio./liliFills in other classrooms when needed./liliAttends parent events/family programs./liliAttends scheduled staff meetings, staff activities and ongoing trainings./liliAttends in-service training events as required by Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) regulations, continued professional development through community involvement, reading and/or further education./liliRemains familiar with National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), or the National After School Association (NAA) accreditation requirements, and completes required documentation in accordance with Center requirements./liliConducts all required screenings and assessments within required time frame./liliMaintains appropriate records for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) program./liliCommunicates to direct supervisor any concerns, needed repairs, or incidents that may need follow-up./liliPossesses the ability and appropriate safe driving record to drive a vehicle, safely transporting up to 14 children, and to travel between locations for work-related purposes as needed./liliRequired to work summer months/Day Camp./liliProtects confidential information regarding program participants, families and staff members./li/uldiv  /divdivbQualifications:/b /divulliMust be at least 18 years of age and possess high school diploma or GED.  Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university preferred. /liliSix months experience working in early childhood field strongly preferred. /liliA valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and completion of YMCA Driver Orientation are required only for employees who will perform driving responsibilities as part of their role. Candidates without a valid license may still be hired but will not be eligible to drive YMCA vehicles until requirements are met. emOptional based on specific assignments./em/li/uldiv div /div/div