Lead Teacher for After School & Summer Programs

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Green (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Akron Area YMCA is seeking a Lead Teacher to support After School Enrichment, Summer Day Camp, and related programs. You will work with support staff to ensure programs meet expectations and foster a caring, honest, respectful and responsible environment aligned with YMCA values.

You will plan weekly lessons, maintain assessments, and ensure compliance with licensing and Step Up to Quality programs, while promoting inclusion and collaboration across staff and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Must qualify to be a Lead Teacher under Step Up to Quality and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
• Certifications in CPR, First Aid, Communicable Disease and Child Abuse Prevention are required to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to provide a copy of High school diploma, a completed medical form (JFS 01296) and undergo a BCI/FBI background check prior to first day of work.
• Must be committed to YMCA mission, values and philanthropic efforts.
• Must have reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Create a vibrant cause-centered culture for children and families.
• LEAD: Classroom staff, children and volunteers and understand their value.
• CREATE: Plan and implement weekly lesson plans aligned to curriculum and State of Ohio standards.
• Maintain child and classroom assessments and screenings and communicate with licensing staff.
• Maintain records for licensing and funding agencies.
• INNOVATE: Ensure environment meets Ohio licensing and Step Up to Quality requirements.
• INCLUDE: Provide age-appropriate, engaging, diverse activities.
• COLLABORATE: Work with site staff to maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Attend mandatory trainings and staff meetings.
• Support branch fundraising efforts and grants/foundations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Curriculum planning

Child development

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Akron Area YMCA is seeking a Lead Teacher to support After School Enrichment, Summer Day Camp, and related programs. You will work with support staff to ensure programs meet expectations and foster a caring, honest, respectful and responsible environment aligned with YMCA values.

You will plan weekly lessons, maintain assessments, and ensure compliance with licensing and Step Up to Quality programs, while promoting inclusion and collaboration across staff and volunteers.