Teacher-SACC

YMCA of Hagerstown; California (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused childcare provider in California, MO is seeking a Base Teacher to oversee daily classroom activities for school-aged children. The role involves planning engaging programs, ensuring a safe environment, and building positive relationships with families. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, have completed 90 hours of relevant childcare training, and have experience leading children. This position is vital for delivering quality childcare services, contributing to community engagement, and enhancing member satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and hold 90 hours in relevant childcare training.
• Experience in leading groups of children is required.
• Knowledge of MSDE regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning daily program activities.
• Ensure daily sign-in and sign-out for children.
• Create a safe and positive learning environment.

Skills

Supervising children

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

90 hours Child Development and School Age Curriculum Course

Experience leading groups of children

Relevant credential plan for Early Childhood

Job description

## Description**\*BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE HOURS\*****POSITION SUMMARY:**Under the direction of the Base Director, the Base Teacher is responsible for planning and assisting with the daily program as it relates to children and their classroom activities. Major emphasis is on program excellence and developing quality care of the highest standard. The Base Teacher will assist ongoing program continuity by ensuring that scheduled program and facility use plans are followed and applies MSDE regulations and standards.**LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:*** Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.* Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.* Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** Assist with implementing unit lesson plans.* Assist with implementing daily classroom activity.* Ensure parents/guardians sign in and out on a daily basis.* Cultivate and maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers and parents.* Create and maintain a safe and attractive learning environment.* Expand job knowledge and classroom skills on an ongoing basis.* Assist with organizing center events (field trips, school pictures, etc.)* Perform other tasks related to the operation of the school age center. Knows and follows established childcare policies.* The member relations aspect of this position requires that relationship building be the number one priority at all times, attending to the needs and requests of health seekers, members, and all people with the YMCA in a courteous and friendly manner.* Attend all required meetings and training.* Complete the following training within 30 days of hire: Staff Expectations, First Aid, and CPR and YMCA online training.* Complete New Employee Orientation within 60 days of hire.* Keep all training as required by MSDE or the Hagerstown Y up to date.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:*** Ability to supervise children by sight and sound at all times.* Ability to move quickly to react to safety issues in the setting (i.e. climbing, aggressive behavior).* Ability to remain calm, objective, and respectful in potentially stressful situations (i.e. crying upset child, upset parent, or upset staff).* Ability to be flexible and willing to adjust to change.* Ability to move around the room to assist children and supervise children with daily activities, social interaction, physical and emotional needs.* Ability to lift 40 lbs.* Ability to work in all elements (i.e. outside in all weather).**EFFECT ON END RESULTS:*** Meet children’s developmental needs and ensure an environment that promotes growth and learning.* The YMCA will be recognized by the community as providing excellent service to all who walk through our doors or contact us on the phone.* The YMCA will effectively connect and build relationships with its members and the community, resulting in increased member enrollment and retention.* Consistent, superior member service and satisfaction resulting in continued growth in membership, programs, and special services.## Qualifications**GENERAL QUALIFICAITONS:*** Incumbent must be 18 years of age and possess 90 hours Child Development and School Age Curriculum Course; must meet all MSDE regulations and have experience leading groups of children* OR 90 hours in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field with a plan of study leading to a credential AND two years of experience related to caring for children.