POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Child Care Director and in the accordance with the association, the State of Michigan, and policies of the Northern Lights YMCA, the caregiver will be responsible for the health, welfare and happiness of children in his/her care. The teacher will provide direct leadership, instruction, safety and motivation for young children.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Create a positive environment conducive to children
2. Interact with children, act as a role model while implementing lesson plans
3. Maintain all YMCA standards and rules including building effective, authentic relationships with students and parents
4. Be aware of all safety hazards. Implement first aid, CPR or AED training if necessary. Be sure to record all injuries and accidents.
5. Help the lead teachers to create and implement lesson plans and support a structured environment.
6. Be aware of the location of children at all times. A headcount is a must during transition.
7. Encourage positive learning and enthusiastically facilitate activities
8. Ensure safety and cleanliness of program area and equipment.
9. Interacts and engages with all children on their level (being on the floor/ground).
10.Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
11.Provide excellent service to children and parents.
12.Perform other related duties as required including working overtime
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.
Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
