About this role
FULL TIME HOURLY LEAD TEACHER
TODDLER (1.5-2.5 YEARS)
@ NORTH CANTON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Seeking Individuals who will...
- Serve as a warm, attentive role model for toddlers ages 18 months-2.5 years by guiding through simple, positive examples, encouraging safe exploration and early healthy habits, and ensuring a safe, responsive environment that meets the needs of each child.
- Be a part of an amazing team of YMCA staff focused on teaching teamwork and social skills, and supporting children as they grow and learn!
- Want to make a difference through their work in a caring, educational setting that is rooted in the mission of the YMCA, a non-profit, charity organization.
Minimum Qualifications:
- CDA or Associates degree or higher in education or related field or CPL level 3 or above preferred
- Ability to pass a background check
- At least 18 years old
- High school diploma/GED (required)
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
- Early childhood classroom experience, including lesson planning & conducting assessments
- Demonstrates knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice
Benefits:
Competitive benefit package including 85% paid medical, dental and vision. Fully paid short and long term disability, 3x's annual salary life insurance and 10% Association paid retirement (upon eligibility). Also includes paid sick time and generous vacation package. Complimentary membership and discounted rates for child care and most programs.
Starting Pay:
$15.00-17.00/hr
Position Description:
- Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans
- Responsible for well-being and personal growth of the children
- Assists in potty training
- Leads the classroom team that includes supervision of Assistant Teachers
- Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child
- Conducts parent conferences, and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents
- Maintains classroom and program equipment
- Maintains required program records
- Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training
- Maintains training in First aid, CPR, Communicable Diseases and Child Abuse Awareness as well as 10 hours of Ohio Approved training per year. (trainings provided by YMCA and affiliates)