Head Teacher, YMCA Child Development Center - Oklahoma City, OK

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City is seeking a Master Teacher to meet developmental needs of children birth through six in a group setting. You will plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons, ensure safety, and document progress.

You will lead classroom staff, maintain relationships with families, and ensure compliance with licensing regulations. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age with required qualifications.
• Level IV or higher of Appendix L-3.
• CDA/CCP or higher Oklahoma mastery certificate or AA/AS in ECE/CD or BA/BS with 18+ credits in ECE/CD.
• Must be able to communicate in English (spoken and written).
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified (Infant/Child and Adult).

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities.
• Create weekly lesson plans and supply needs; post in classroom.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized classroom with labeled materials.
• Monitor children's progress through observations and portfolios.
• Maintain positive relationships with families and document concerns.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Excellent organizational skills

Positive customer service

Flexible in hours

Safety and supervision awareness

Education

Level IV or higher of Appendix L-3

CDA/CCP or higher Oklahoma certificate or AA/AS in ECE/CD or BA/BS with 18+ credits in ECE/CD

High school diploma

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

General Function

• The Master Teacher is responsible for meeting the developmental needs of children birth through six years of age in a group setting.
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to: planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans that address the cognitive, emotional, and social needs of each child;
• providing a safe and secure environment;
• providing documentation of positive developmental outcomes for students, as well as maintaining positive relations and communications with families, partnership agencies and program staff;
• directs classroom teachers, assistant teacher, practicum students, and volunteers to meet program standards as well as Oklahoma Department of Human Service Licensing Regulations, NECPA guidelines, Oklahoma City/County Health Department and the Child and Adult Center Food Program licensing regulations.

Principal Activities

Planning

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities.
• Plan in advance, weekly lesson plans and supply needs and turn into your director or designated person.
• Post current lesson plans in the classroom at all times.
• Develop a daily schedule that provides a balance of active and quiet activities, individual and group times.
• Arrange the classroom to provide for learning centers and rotate toys routinely.
• Monitor children’s developmental progress through observation records, checklists, daily reports and portfolios.

Parent Communication

• Maintain positive, open relations with all families.
• Address and greet parents by name upon arrival and departure.
• Reinforce daily to parent and child the successes and positive behaviors exhibited.
• Visit with parents and keep record of all behavior concerns as may arise.
• Communicate all concerns and provide written documentation of all concerns to Director or Associate Executive Director of Youth Development.
• Conduct parent teacher conferences twice yearly as schedule and more often as needed.
• Facilitate all classroom activities, participate, model, and observe as necessary.

Classroom Organization

• Manage all classroom supplies and equipment in a safe and organized manner.
• Maintain the classroom environment to support smooth transitions and independent learning of children.
• Maintain labeling on classroom shelving and containers.
• Maintain neatly all storage areas.
• Follow a cleaning schedule.
• Display all posting and children’s work in a neat and orderly manner at children’s eye level.
• Children’s artwork display should be at least 90% creative art, 10% can be process art.
• Maintain a parent informational board in the classroom; autobiography of each teacher, picture of each teacher, class schedule, special events, current lesson plans, and center newsletter.
• Maintain learning centers; older toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners have space arranged for a variety of individual and small group activities including block building, dramatic play, art, music, science, math, manipulative, quiet book reading, sand and water play and woodworking should be offered occasionally.
• Maintain clear pathways for children to move from one area to another without disturbing activities.
• Areas are organized for easy supervision by staff.

Maintain a Safe, Secure And Clean Environment

• Lift and carry children as need.
• Follow all program guidelines in regard to food service, clean up and food storage.
• Complete accident/incident reports in a timely manner, following the chain of command have the report signed and provide a copy to the parent on the day of the incident.
• Support and demonstrate discipline practices in accordance with D.H.S. Licensing Regulation.
• Remove all broken toys or equipment.

Maintain Professionalism

• Attend all required staff meeting and trainings.
• Follow program dress code.
• Maintain appropriate attendance.
• Maintain eye contact and smile at parents, children and staff during all communications.
• Maintain confidentiality on a strict need to know basis with parents, staff, outside agencies, and the general community.
• Maintain current certification in Infant/Child and Adult CPR, First Aid.
• Plan and complete training hours required by Oklahoma DHS Licensing Regulations.
• Meet and/or exceed all Oklahoma D.H.S. Licensing regulation and NECPA. guidelines in relation to programming for children birth to six years.
• May assist in interviewing center staff.
• Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

• High school diploma
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have obtained the qualifications:
• Level IV or higher of Appendix L-3
• Professional Development Ladder (C.D.A., C.C.P. or higher level -Oklahoma Certificate of Mastery, Competency Certificate, A.A./A.S. with 12 hrs of ECE/CD, A.A./A.S. degree in ECE/CD or B.A./B.S. with at least 18 credit hours in ECE/CD)
• Possess a command of spoken and written English to serve as a language role model.
• Must be certified by the ASHI in PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid.
• Follow Child Abuse Report Guidelines.
• Experience managing groups of young children.
• Meet all Health Department Guidelines.
• Meet all Oklahoma Department of Human Service Licensing Regulations.
• Pass random drug test.
• Minimum of 6 months experience working in a licensed childcare program.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Ability to provide a positive, nurturing environment for children required.
• Ability to be flexible in assignment and work hours.
• Ability to provide superior customer service required.

Accountability

• The Master Teacher is responsible for the equipment, supplies and appearance of a specified classroom, and responsible for maintaining established program.
• The Master Teacher reports to the Director and Associate Executive Director of Youth Development.
• Attendance to all mandatory meeting and workshops is required.

Adaptability Requirements

• Position requires a high degree of adaptability. Incumbent will be faced with a variety of issues on a day-to-day basis and will be engaged in multiple tasks and is to respond quickly and appropriately to frequently changing needs of children.
• Responsibilities include but not limited to job description.

Physical Requirements

• Incumbent must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Standing up to 95% of the day
• Stoop and bend, sit on the floor, perform all activities with children, i.e., jump, dance, walk, run, etc for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally
• Seeing: Yes
• Hearing: Yes
• Color Acuity: Yes

Environmental Conditions

• Health risks include probable exposure to diseases transmitted by oral-fecal route.
• Works in an environment filled with items (toys, small furniture, etc.) providing numerous opportunities for slipping and falling.
• Exposed to continuous noise up to 90 decibels.
• Constant exposure to over-crowding and noxious odors.
• No provision of adult size furniture in classroom.
• Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Changes soiled diapers and clothing on a regular basis.

After Hire Requirements

• New Staff Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
• Within 60 days of employment completion of Oklahoma Department of Human Service Licensing Orientation.
• Within 30 days of employment provide current certificate of completion for Infant/ Child and Adult C.P.R., First Aid.
• Attend all required staff meetings or trainings.
• Annually complete 24 hours training to meet D.H.S. Licensing Requirements.
• Annually set 3 goals for professional development.
• Bring a copy of all current training hours and certificates needed for NECPA and DHS Licensing.

Salary Description

Starting at $12.00 per hour