GENERAL FUNCTION:

Lead teachers are responsible for implementing the school-age program. Lead teachers develop and provide a nurturing and responsive environment, plan and implement developmentally appropriate youth enrichment activities, and provide support to the site director as needed. The lead teacher will have the understanding, ability, physical health, emotional stability, and good judgment to meet the needs of the children in care.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Be eighteen years of age or older
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Have completed twelve college credits in any one hundred-level or above college coursework or equivalent OR complete these requirements within five years of hire
• Have prior experience working with children
• By employment date, have a TB test as required under WAC 110-301-0105
• By employment date, sign up with the Department of Early Learnings MERIT registry and apply for Portable Background Check through MERIT
• Satisfactory results from criminal background check, as required under chapter 110-06 WAC
• Have current CPR and first-aid certification as required or become certified upon employment through an agency provide training
• Complete HIV/AIDS training and annual bloodborne pathogens training upon employment
• Complete School Age Basics training within 90 days of employment
• Acquire a food handlers permit through the Department of Health
• All employees that work in licensed childcare programs, license exempt early learning, childcare, or youth development programs, as well as contractors (coaches, volunteers and trainers, etc.) must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or obtain a religious or medical exemption.

• Functional computer skills.
• Ability to appropriately respond to safety and emergency situations.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Lead teachers are counted in the staff-to-child ratio.
• When the site coordinator is off-site or unavailable, lead teachers may assume the duties of site coordinator.
• Fulfill all state licensing requirements and trainings.
• Complete ongoing annual training hours as required.
• Effectively communicate with parents including newsletter, activity/snack calendars and discussions.
• Keep accurate documentation of attendance, absentees, and emergency information on each child.
• Maintain ordered arrangement, appearance, décor, cleanliness and learning environment of the site.
• Plan and coordinate activities in a written lesson that fit the childrens needs and interests.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required and complete all YMCA required on-line trainings which includes child abuse prevention training within 7 days of hire.
• Upholds YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management. Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youths.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS AND DUTIES:

• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations in accordance to mandated reporting requirements
• Responsible for general housekeeping tasks to ensure workspace is always clean
• Submits hours worked accurately on electronic timecard, within timelines for supervisor approval
• Passion for high standards and believes in the YMCA mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility
• Flexible schedule needed as on occasion may need to work evenings and/or weekends
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

DRIVER REQUIREMENTS:

Private Vehicle, Requesting Reimbursement

• Valid drivers license
• Proof of Insurance

YMCA vehicle

• 18 of age or older
• Valid drivers license
• Driving record which meets or exceeds YMCA standards, driver records request will be submitted

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT

Fast paced classroom environment with substantial time spent outdoors and on field trips.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Able to bend at the waist to pick up supplies, sit on the floor, play games, and perform daily cleaning tasks
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods
• Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computers and office equipment
• Vision capabilities adequate to monitor youth in program
• Hearing and speaking to exchange and gather information and provide assistance to youth and parents/guardians in program

The Olympic Peninsula YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer