Childcare Activity Leader - After School Teacher

YMCA of Greater Dayton; Ohio; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Dayton is hiring a Childcare Activity Leader - After School Teacher in Xenia, OH. This part-time, non-exempt position supports planning and delivering engaging activities before and after school, focusing on children’s social, physical, spiritual and mental development.

You will work with a team, follow safety guidelines, and communicate with families to ensure a secure, nurturing environment across multiple locations during the school year and summer program periods.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and possess high school diploma or GED.
• Six months experience in early childhood field strongly preferred.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required only if driving is part of the role; otherwise not required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops and implements weekly lesson plans.
• Works cooperatively with Lead Teacher, Site Administrator and staff.
• Documents attendance, transitions and incidents for each child.
• Maintains classroom appearance, supplies and equipment in order.
• Communicates with parents and conducts parent/teacher conferences.
• Ensures safety and compliance with OD JFS guidelines and CACFP records.
• Maintains appropriate adult/child ratio and assists in other classrooms as needed.
• Attends staff meetings, trainings and family events.

Skills

Lesson planning

Team collaboration

Child safety awareness

Communication with parents

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)

Job description

Childcare Activity Leader - After School Teacher

Xenia, OH

Part-Time/Non-Exempt

$12.00-$15.50/Hour

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. 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 Xenia, Wilmington, OH, Community stronger beginning with you.

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.

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.