Full Time Infant Group Leader

Job Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direction for the children in the classroom, and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.

OUR CULTURE: 
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assists the Lead Teacher in meeting the needs of the children.
2. Assists with planning and preparation of the activities for the children.
3. Supervises and actively participates in play activities with the children.
4. Familiar with child management techniques and is able to use them to encourage appropriate behaviors. 
5. Communicates discipline challenges to the Lead Teacher or Coordinator, and works to develop a behavior management technique that includes redirection and conflict management.
6. Assists with snack preparation, serving, and clean up.
7. Be familiar with and adheres to DHS regulations.
8. Presents self in a professional manner; dresses appropriately.
9. Attends staff meetings and any additional education required by DHS or the Department of Education.
10. May be designated as the onsite supervisor in the absence of the Lead Teacher, or at the beginning/end of the day. Duties would then include: supervising children until they depart, straighten classroom, and put away materials, toys, and games.
11. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age, have some direct childcare experience and basic knowledge of children and child development
• Must receive a negative Criminal Records Check Report
• Must provide a physical report with a negative TB test
  

• Must either be certified or can be certified in CPR/First Aid, Universal Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogens. Training in Mandatory Child Abuse provided.
• Demonstrates dependability and a positive attitude
• Respects the confidentiality of childcare matters
• Demonstrates good communication skills with children, parents and other staff
• Completes required DHS licensing continuing education annually
• Must work well with others and be willing to accept responsibilities and directions from supervisor
• Projects a positive attitude about the Y childcare programs, as the site of choice, for the community
• Promotes the Y mission and core values in their behavior and in the development of children’s programs
• Participates and assists with other Y programs. Becomes involved in Y volunteer opportunities

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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 the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.