Safe & Sound Lead Teacher

YWCA Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Safe & Sound Teacher at YWCA Columbus leads classroom operations, designs engaging curriculum, and supervises assistant teachers. You will monitor child development and communicate with families while upholding safety standards in a licensed daycare setting.

Applicants should have CDA or higher in early childhood education, with experience in child care, teamwork, and strong communication skills. First Aid/CPR certification is preferred, with a Monday–Friday schedule and compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and safety practices.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Meet licensing and background requirements; First Aid/CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement curriculum with engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Lead and supervise a team of assistant teachers.
• Observe and assess children's progress; communicate with families and management.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom; follow safety policies.

Skills

Child Development

Teamwork

Communication

Education

CDA, associate's degree or higher in early childhood education

Job description

The Safe & Sound Teacher is responsible for leading classroom operations and day-to-day activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Create and Implement Curriculum: Design and implement engaging and age-appropriate educational activities that promote learning and development in areas such as social skills, language, and motor development.
• Lead and Supervise: Supervise and guide a team of assistant teachers, providing support, training, and mentorship to ensure best practices are followed.
• Child Development: Observe and assess children’s progress and development, providing feedback to parents, caregivers, and management as needed.
• Ensure Safety: Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment. Ensure that all safety policies and procedures are followed.

Performance Expectations

• Build Positive Relationships: Develop strong, trusting relationships with children and their families, ensuring open communication and a welcoming, inclusive environment.
• Behavior Management: Implement positive behavior management techniques to encourage positive social interactions, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution.
• Compliance: Adhere to all licensing and regulatory requirements, ensuring the daycare center is in full compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Communication: Maintain clear and professional communication with parents, staff, and management regarding daily activities, milestones, and concerns.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by the Director or Management team.

Qualifications

• Education CDA, associate's degree or higher in early childhood education or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience working with children in a childcare or educational setting.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must have knowledge of child development, strong teamwork and communication skills, a nurturing approach, meet licensing and background requirements, and hold or obtain First Aid/CPR certification.

Core Competencies

• Communication: Communicates well, delivers presentations, and has good listening skills. Communicates effectively with others regarding various tasks, concerns, and ideas.
• Interpersonal Skills: Builds strong relationships, is flexible/adaptable, works well with others, solicits feedback. Applies effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills when responding to those we serve.
• Job Knowledge: Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, and keeps job knowledge current.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available information. Strives to understand contributing factors. Generates and evaluates alternative solutions.

Required Trainings

• Employee Health and Safety Trainings.
• CPR & first aid.
• Child abuse.
• Communicable disease.
• Required OCCRA trainings.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting children (up to 40 pounds), reaching, crouching, crawling, and sometimes carrying heavy supplies, all while maintaining constant supervision and quick responsiveness to children's needs, especially in a fast-paced environment; essentially requiring good mobility and physical stamina throughout the workday.

Schedule

Monday - Friday