Lead Teacher

Brightstars; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Job summary

A child care organization in Rhode Island is seeking a Child Care Program Director to lead and supervise educational activities for children. The ideal candidate will develop a high-quality curriculum and ensure compliance with state requirements. Applicants must have relevant education and experience in early childhood education. Competitive pay of $22.00/hour, with full-time employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum three months supervised teaching experience required.
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification needed within two months of employment.
• Ongoing education in early childhood development, 20 hours per year.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach a well-rounded curriculum with staff.
• Supervise and evaluate staff regularly.
• Maintain health and safety standards for children.

Skills

Curriculum development

Staff supervision

Child care best practices

Communication skills

Education

Rhode Island Certificate in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Master’s Degree in Child Development

Job description

Overview

BrightStars helps families in Rhode Island access QUALITY child care, early learning, and school-age programs. We help child care providers learn about best practices in early learning and apply them to the care children receive. We recognize program quality and give parents information to make choices about their children’s care and education.

Program Address

Program Address:
421 Hope St
Providence
RI
02906

Position Description

The position provides leadership and supervision of a Child Care Program (e.g., Pre-School and Kindergarten). Develop and teach a high quality, well-rounded, age-appropriate curriculum; while providing care, guidance and developmental experiences in accordance with YMCA guidelines and State Licensing requirements.

Responsibilities include (other duties may be assigned):

• Develop and teach a well-rounded curriculum in accordance with YMCA guidelines and State Licensing requirements with the assistance of other staff members.
• Supervise and evaluate staff regularly; review staff effectiveness and individual performance and recommend annual wage increases to the Child Care Director.
• Work directly with the Child Care Director in the implementation of the program and its policies.
• Make appropriate referrals of suspected instances of child abuse or need for special education.
• Gear the program to the needs of individual children with concerns for their interest, handicaps, special talent, diversity and pace of learning.
• Keep abreast of trends and needs in child care and plan for ways to meet those needs.
• Treat children with dignity and respect; help children become aware of their roles as integral members of a group.
• Provide supervision and demonstrate the ability to set and maintain limits for children using positive reinforcement.
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences on children’s school adjustment and classroom behavior.
• Develop a plan for parental involvement in the program.
• Responsible for maintenance of equipment, supplies and snack inventory; report needs to the Child Care Director.
• Be responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, decor and learning environment of the classroom.
• Responsible for maintaining the necessary records involving attendance and sign-in/sign-out sheets.
• When releasing child(ren), ensure proper release procedures are followed and appropriate identification is shown.
• Maintain good public relations with parents; represent the YMCA and maintain a positive disposition, demeanor and attire.
• Attempt to answer parent concerns or make appropriate referrals to your supervisor.
• Work in harmony and cooperation with the staff, volunteers and members of the YMCA.
• Ensure health and safety of all children; address unsafe practices and conditions and perform rescue/first aid when necessary. Report accidents and injuries and complete incident reports.
• Attend staff meetings/events.
• Demonstrate and teach the character development values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Participate in recommended training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of professional growth.
• Supervisory responsibilities: Directly supervise 1-4 employees in the Child Care Department; carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with YMCA Guidelines and State Licensing requirements.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Rhode Island Certificate in Early Childhood Education; or Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development from an accredited or approved institution or higher education; and a minimum of three months supervised teaching experience; or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited or approved institution of higher education and have met the coursework and experience requirements defined in the Rhode Island Early Childhood certification standards.

• Certifications/Training: Within first two months of employment: Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification, Child Abuse Prevention; ongoing education in early childhood development; must complete a minimum of 20 hours of training per year (e.g., Early Childhood Conference, Child Care Symposium, YMCA programs).

How To Apply

How To Apply:
Location: 421 Hope Street, Providence, RI, 02906, United States
Base Pay: $22.00 / Hour
Job Category: Early Childhood Education
Employee Type: Code 1 – Full Time
Contact information:
Name: Samantha McCormack
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Other Information

YMCA of Greater Providence Team Standards:

• Know our mission and be able to tell our story.
• The mission of the YMCA of Greater Providence is to build healthy spirit, mind and body for all, through programs, services and relationships that are based on our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Honor your colleagues by being on time, present and fully engaged at all times.
• If you disagree, propose a solution.
• Be accountable for results.
• A commitment to valuing and acting as one YMCA as evidenced by referring to ourselves as employees of the YMCA of Greater Providence.
• Display leadership that requires not only skill, but energy, passion, optimism and creativity.
• Build open and honest communication. Face to face, or voice to voice, is the preferred method of communication with email for information sharing only.
• Deliver exceptional service that is of high value. Build a positive staff team. Be friendly.

Where Do Applicants Need to Apply?

Where Do Applicants Need to Apply?
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