Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the ECDC Director and in accordance with the Christian principles of the YMCA, the ECDC Lead Teacher will provide developmental care and supervision to children enrolled in the ECDC Center; follow an age-appropriate curriculum for children; establish and maintain supportive relationships with children and parents; and provide a quality experience to children and parents that focus on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Lead Teacher at the Edwardsville YMCA ECDC intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.

OUR CULTURE:

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintain a professional, respectful, positive attitude towards employees, members, and participants in YMCA programs.
2. Exemplify the core mission values of the YMCA while performing all duties.
3. Complete required YMCA training according to Edwardsville YMCA employee policy
4. Implements approved curriculum within the established guidelines.
5. Designs and implements approved daily lesson/activity plans.
6. Use positive discipline and guidance techniques with children as appropriate.
7. Supervise and direct any early child care assistants assigned to the classroom.
8. Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.
9. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
10. Communicate with parents on a daily basis.
11. Maintains required program records as assigned.
12. Participate in activities leading to professional growth in child development and education, and in training related to the specific needs of the children served with a minimum of 20 clock hours of such training per year.
13. Enroll in the Illinois Gateway to Opportunity Registry
14. Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

• Advancing Our Mission and Cause
• Building Relationships
• Leading Operations
• Developing and Inspiring People

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Illinois state licensing requires that employees must be at least 19 and have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED).
2. 60-semester hour credits from an accredited college or university with six (6) semester hours related directly to child care and/or child development from birth through age six (6).

OR

One (1) year/ 1,560 hours of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed daycare center AND 30 semester hour credits from an accredited college or university with six( 6) semester hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development from birth through age six (6)

OR

Completion of credentialing programs approved by the Department of Child and Family Services.

1. Certified copy of college transcripts or child development associate certificate.
2. Previous experience working with children in a developmental daycare setting preferred.
3. Ability to follow and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
4. Display superior relationship-building skills and communicate effectively with a diverse group of employees, volunteers, children, and parents.
5. First Aid and CPR certifications
6. Favorable criminal background and CANTS check
7. Submit a medical exam upon hire that meets Illinois state licensing requirements.
8. Meet additional state licensing requirements
9. Complete required YMCA training according to Edwardsville YMCA employee policy.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the required essential functions.

• Sufficient mobility to plan, lead and participate in activities, and perform additional duties of the position.
• Must have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to respond swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Work will be performed indoors and outdoors and may require occasional travel.
• Must be able to coordinate a variety of large and small tasks simultaneously and handle tension and a stress in a positive manner

Disclaimers

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Responsibilities may change as organizational needs evolve.

The Edwardsville YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.