Childcare Activity Leader - After School Teacher

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2. Childcare Activity Leader - After School Teacher Description## Childcare Activity Leader - After School Teacher## Xenia, Wilmington, OH
** Childcare Activity Leader - After School Teacher
** Xenia, OH
** Part-Time/Non-Exempt****$12.00-$15.50/Hour
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* Position Summary:

** Childcare Activity Leader - After School Teacher assists in for the planning, development and implementation of all classrooms activities. The
** Childcare Activity Leader - After School Teacher
** for
** Childcare in Xenia, Wilmington, OH,
** 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.

At the YMCA,
** Childcare in Xenia, Wilmington, OH, 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.
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** we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
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** Xenia, Wilmington, OH, Community
** stronger beginning with you.
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* Essential Functions:

*** Plans, develops and implements weekly lesson plans that fit the children’s needs, interests and developmental levels in the classroom.
* Works cooperatively with Lead Teacher, Site Administrator, other staff and partners.
* Documents attendance, absenteeism, transitions, minor disciplines and incidents for each child in the classroom.
* Is 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.
* Reports any broken or unsafe toys and properly disinfects toys and equipment on a regular basis in accordance with the state regulations.
* Conducts the program in accordance with Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) guidelines.
* Effectively communicates verbal and written reports to the parents, and conducts parent/teacher conferences in accordance with Center guidelines.
* Possesses working knowledge of child abuse and neglect laws and follows proper reporting procedures.
* Handles 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.
* Monitors and assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the child care and program area.
* Maintains appropriate adult/child ratio.
* Fills in other classrooms when needed.
* Attends parent events/family programs.
* Attends scheduled staff meetings, staff activities and ongoing trainings.
* Attends 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.
* Remains 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.
* Conducts all required screenings and assessments within required time frame.
* Maintains appropriate records for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) program.
* Communicates to direct supervisor any concerns, needed repairs, or incidents that may need follow-up.
* Possesses 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.
* Required to work summer months/Day Camp.
* Protects confidential information regarding program participants, families and staff members.
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* Qualifications:

*** Must 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.
* Six months experience working in early childhood field strongly preferred.
* A 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.
* Optional based on specific assignments.
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