Early Head Start Lead Teacher

Description : OUR CULTURE :

Guiding Principles describe our behaviors to support our organizations work throughout its life in all circumstances, irrespective of changes in goals, strategies, and leadership. Our Guiding Principles are as follows : We CULTIVATE -We grow staff and volunteer leaders who will be stewards of the Y mission, resources, and opportunities. We OWN -We think long-term and act on behalf of the organization, beyond our own team. We WELCOME -We are inclusive of all people and all communities. We SERVE -We provide timely and excellent service to members, volunteers, community, and each other. We LEARN -We are never done learning and always seek to improve. We are curious about new possibilities and act to explore them. We UNITE -We work together to achieve big goals and speak as one voice. We RESPECT -We treat others with kindness and speak positively about other people in all situations. We PLAY -We celebrate, appreciate, and have fun!

The YMCA of Great Grand Rapids utilizes a Membership By Design framework, which is a member involvement and community building model for YMCAs across the country. All staff membersfrontline, management, full- and part-timeand volunteers have a role to play in member engagement. These responsibilities can be broken into six steps :

• Enrollment : Staff and volunteers encourage potential members to enroll in programs and activities that meet their needs.
• Satisfaction : Staff and volunteers ask members continually about their satisfaction with a program or activity, track responses, listen to suggestions, and respond promptly in a manner consistent with the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Relationship Building : Staff and volunteers are open, friendly, and approachable to all YMCA members and participants. Staff and volunteers initiate interaction with and between members.
• Education and Conversion : Staff and volunteers know about and share their knowledge of the YMCA, its programs, its policies, its mission, its values, and how it benefits members and the community.
• Volunteerism and Leadership : Staff and volunteers create opportunities for members to volunteer in their areas of interest, and they ask members to do so whenever appropriate.
• Ownership : Staff and volunteers encourage members to own the YMCA, using words such as we, us, and our association (and actions that match those words) to include members as well as staff and volunteers.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Early Head Start Lead Teacher is responsible for the planning, developing, and implementation of EHS classroom activities and requirements. This position requires face-to-face leadership in this program and may involve early morning responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids

COMPENSATION

$22.00 - $24.00 ; Full Time; Non-Exempt (40 hours / week)

BENEFITS

Requirements : KNOW HOW

Infant Toddler CDA credential from an accredited college or Associates / Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education is required for this position. Three to six months childcare related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required. Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. Ability and desire to work with and care for infants, toddler, and preschool children. Working knowledge of computers and experience with a variety of software applications.

CERTIFICATIONS

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TRAVEL :

0 - 5% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.

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Compensation details : 22-24 Hourly Wage

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