CHILDCARE LEAD TEACHER

Position : CHILDCARE LEAD TEACHER Location : North Area Family YMCA Liverpool, NY Job Id : 1998 # of Openings : 1 Job Title : Childcare Lead Teacher Reports to : Child Care Director Work Location : North Area Family YMCA FLSA : Non-exempt – Full-time Salary Range : $17.50- $18.50 / hour Work Schedule :  9 : 00 AM - 6 : 00 PM A Career with a Cause : We are welcoming :   we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow.  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. Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus : youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We are for ALL. Position Summary : This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. Under the guidance of the Program Coordinator, the Lead Teacher is responsible for the direct supervision, teaching and safety of the children at all times. The position requires the ability to implement quality children’s programs that are developmentally age appropriate. Participate as a member of a team. Create a warm and nurturing environment that will ensure the safety and well-being of each child while emphasizing program excellence. The Lead Teacher assures the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training. Salary and Benefits :

• Salary Range $17.50-$18.50 / hour; Full Time Non-Exempt
• YMCA Family Membership
• YMCA Retirement Fund Contribution : 12% (Y-10%; employee-2%)
• Health Insurance (2 plans with significant employer contribution for employee’s premium)
• Personal Time, Vacation, New York State Paid Sick Leave, and 12 Paid Holidays

YMCA Early Learning Center Quality Service Theme :   We make a positive difference in families’ lives by partnering with parents, which promotes quality care to support Children’s healthy growth and development. Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Professionalism

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Physical Requirements : The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment : This job operates in a recreational and / or educational environment. This role routinely uses standard recreation and / or office equipment. At times, employees may be exposed to undesirable working conditions, communicable infectious diseases, and risk of injury from others. All employees are required to always follow the preventative health policies of the YMCA. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

Pay Range :  $17.50 - $18.50 per hour