*GENERAL DESCRIPTION:*
*A Better US Starts With U!*
The Lead Teacher provides directions for the program and staff, implements program curriculum in the classroom, and provides a high quality experience to children, and parents that is focused on the YMCA core values.
The position provides direct supervision to a group of children in a classroom and creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with the parents/caregivers.
This position may work with infants through school age children.
\*\*\*_*Primary age for this position is 6weeks to 6 months.
*_*Hours are Monday-Friday between 6:45 am and 6:00 pm.
Full Time staff receives a family YMCA membership, a daily lunch and other full time benefits!*
*Download an application from our website www.
aberdeenymca.
org or pick one up at the Aberdeen YMCA.
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*A completed YMCA application is required for consideration.
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*JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND WORK EXPERIENCE:*
· Minimum of 18 years of age.
· Bachelor's or Associate degree in Early Child Development or a related field preferred.
One more more year's related experience preferred.
· Satisfactory background check.
· Current CPR/First Aid certification (may be obtained upon hire through employer)
*Essential Functions:*
· Availability to work varied hours; early mornings, days, early evenings.
· Assist with the implementation of daily plans and activities.
· Assist with supervising the children, classroom, and all activities.
· Maintaining child/staff ratios within the licensing law requirements.
· Customer service skills for greeting members, parents/caregivers and guests in a friendly manner with effective and positive communication.
· Support classroom and behavior management consistently according to guidelines.
· Maintain confidentiality and display professionalism.
· Must have flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
· A willingness to commit to the mission of the YMCA, promote the YMCA’s core values and areas of focus into daily work.
· Attend staff meetings and parent conferences.
· Assist with special events as needed.
· Complete other duties as assigned.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Resumes and employment applications can be returned to the email address above or at 5 S.
State Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401.
Applications can be found on our website at www.
aberdeenymca.
org.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $14.
50 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
* Do you meet the minimum age requirement (18)?
* A YMCA application is required of all candidates.
Will you complete and return a YMCA application for employment consideration?
* Please indicate how you prefer to get the YMCA application?
Pick one up at the YMCA, have one emailed to you (please provide your email address here), print one off from our website at www.
aberdeenymca.
org or receive through your Indeed account?
***If you provide an email, please check your spam/junk folder for the application.
Education:
* Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
* childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
* teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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