Job Posting Title Head Teacher - Bridgeway Island Elementary

YMCA of Superior California; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

CPR/First Aid certification provided

Facility access to YMCA facilities

Paid time off

Staff development

Job summary

YMCA of Superior California is seeking a Head Teacher to support the Preschool/School Age program at our West Sacramento site. Under supervision of the Preschool/School Age Supervisor, you will help manage daily operations, safety, and program quality while providing hands-on leadership with students.

You will collaborate with staff, communicate with families, maintain records, and ensure licensing standards are met.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent plus 2 years of college.
• Actively working towards a college degree.
• At least two years of work experience with a comparable age group.
• 12 Units of college credits in related fields accepted by licensing.
• TB Clearance.
• Clearance of work related physical.
• Current certification in Pediatric First Aid and Community CPR.
• Fingerprint/Child Abuse Index clearance.

Responsibilities

• In the absence of the Preschool/School Age Supervisor, act as a supervisor of program and site personnel, ensuring YMCA policies and procedures are maintained by all staff.
• Responsible for daily open/close of center in collaboration with Site.
• Complete administrative responsibilities as assigned by Site Director.
• Assist in keeping all written records up to date (sign in/out).
• Maintain individual files on each child with all information required by YMCA policy and state law.
• Assist in ensuring maximum enrollment, maintaining a current and accurate waiting list when full.
• Assist in establishing and training staff team in emergency procedures in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Serve as liaison between Site Director and staff (when applicable).
• Assist in on-going training of site staff and provide leadership for staff team.
• Interact daily with parents, ensuring positive YMCA image.
• Ensure site meets or exceeds licensing standards at all times.
• Plan and implement Preschool/Afterschool program to include all elements of program design on a daily basis.
• Maintain clean, attractive and orderly environment.
• All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent plus 2 years of college

12 Units of college credits in related fields

Current certification in Pediatric First Aid and Community CPR

Fingerprint/Child Abuse Index clearance

TB Clearance

Clearance of work related physical

Possess or be actively working towards a college degree

Job description

Overview

Under the supervision and guidance of the Preschool/School Age Supervisor, the Head Teacher is responsible for assisting in management of assigned site in the following areas: Administration Management, Program Content Management, Staff Team Management, and Community Relations. Accountability includes assisting in program quality management, program safety, staff relations, staff recognition, and training. The Head Teacher will work with other site staff in developing and enriching childcare activities.

The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday 12:30 - 6:00 PM . This position will support our staff members working with 4th-8th grade students. While this position is a leadership role, this role is regularly working in a frontline capacity, in ratio with students.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

Responsibilities

• In the absence of the Preschool/School Age Supervisor, act as a supervisor of program and site personnel, ensuring YMCA policies and procedures are maintained by all staff.
• Responsible for daily open/close of center in collaboration with Site.
• Complete administrative responsibilities as assigned by Site Director.
• Assist in keeping all written records up to date (sign in/out).
• Maintain individual files on each child with all information required by YMCA policy and state law.
• Assist in ensuring maximum enrollment, maintaining a current and accurate waiting list when full.
• Assist in establishing and training staff team in emergency procedures in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Serve as liaison between Site Director and staff (when applicable).
• Assist in on-going training of site staff and provide leadership for staff team.
• Interact daily with parents, ensuring positive YMCA image.
• Ensure site meets or exceeds licensing standards at all times.
• Plan and implement Preschool/Afterschool program to include all elements of program design on a daily basis.
• Maintain clean, attractive and orderly environment.
• All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent plus 2 years of college.
• Possess or be actively working towards a college degree.
• At least two years of work experience with a comparable age group.
• 12 Units of college credits in related fields accepted by licensing.
• TB Clearance.
• Clearance of work related physical.
• Current certification in Pediatric First Aid and Community CPR.
• Fingerprint/Child Abuse Index clearance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision for full-time employees - 60% YMCA covered medical benefits for full-time employees and their families
• Retirement benefits - 10% employer contribution after completion of eligibility requirements
• Employee Assistance Program for all employees that is available to help employees overcome emotional, family, or other personal problems; offers guidance on financial and legal issues; improves health and wellness, and much more
• CPR/First Aid Certification provided by YMCA
• Use of YMCA of Superior California Fitness facilities, camps, and rental facilities
• Paid time off benefits for part-time and full-time employees upon completion of eligibility requirements
• Training and staff development for all employees

Posted Salary Range

USD $19.00 - USD $21.00 /Hr.