Infant Lead Teacher (Child Development Center) - Southeast High

Greater Wichita YMCAWichita, KS, US

1 day ago

Job type

Temporary

Job description

GENERAL FUNCTION : Under the direction of the Program Director and CDC Site Lead, the Teacher is responsible for meeting

the developmental needs of children birth to five years of age in a group setting. Responsibilities include, but are not limited

to supervising, educating, and supporting students to help them accomplish learning benchmarks. Their duties include but

are not limited to planning lessons that target developmentally appropriate skills and concepts which coincide with the

approved curriculum, manage classroom behavior to keep all students engaged in the lesson, provide individual support and

feedback for their students, conduct student assessment, facilitate parent teacher conferences and maintain parent

relationships for enrolled students. Teachers guide and direct assistant teachers, classroom aids and USD 259 student

learners assigned to their classroom. In addition, teachers are responsible for managing daily attendance and food service

records. This is a seasonal position based on the USD 259 school year calendar

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Education / Experience Requirements :

Minimum age of 18 years
Minimum of a High School Diploma / GED
Relevant experience includes a minimum of 3 months' experience in early childhood education providing direct care

and supervision to children of the same age and 3 semester hours of academic study or equivalent training in early

childhood education

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

The successful employee will demonstrate individual competence in the following areas :

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education

Knowledge of safety requirements pertaining to young children

Experience following curriculum and developing lesson plans for children 0-5

Ability to work with and provide direction to Assistant Teachers when appropriate

Effectively respond to questions from coworkers, parents, and Program Director in a timely manner

Ability to work independently without direct oversite

Possess the ability to be flexible

Physical / Mental Requirements :

Must be able to routinely perform the following physical activities as dictated by activity; run, jump climb, bend,

stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand, walk, and perform moderate physical activity for extended periods

of time, lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and

have visual acuity

Must possess mental alertness, problem solving and task management skills; ability to make independent and sound

decisions in a rapidly changing environment

Must demonstrate a high level of maturity, patience, dependability, sound judgment, and the desire to work with all

ages

Must exhibit initiative

Must be able to relate to and work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner

Must work collaboratively as a team member as well as independently and lead by assigned goals, duties, and

deadlines

Must always present a neat and professional appearance

Job Requirements :

Commitment to the YMCA mission, vision and values

Must attend New Employee Orientation and meet applicable KDHE requirements within 30 days of hire

Complete Pediatric CPR / AED, Pediatric First Aid, Listen First Workshop, and KDHE Health and Safety trainings as

applicable to current regulations and in accordance with Conditions of Employment

Understand and abide by all policies and procedures as set forth by the Greater Wichita YMCA association

Ability to actively and effectively supervise participants and maintain safety standards

Ability to handle all questions and concerns and resolve conflicts in a courteous and professional manner

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