Lead Teacher – Infant Room (Age 6 weeks to 18 months)

Job Title: Lead Teacher – Infant Room (Age 6 weeks to 18 months)  

Work Location: YMCA Childcare Center @ First Presbyterian Church, 805 Center Ave, Bay City  

Reports to: Early Childhood Program Administrator 

Status: Full-time/Hourly (40 hours per week)/Eligible for full-time employee benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, Paid Time Off, YMCA Retirement and FREE YMCA Household Membership 

Compensation: Starting at $16.50 per hour  

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POSITION SUMMARY:  

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Lead Infant Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing the curriculum and daily program of activities that are developmentally appropriate to meet the needs of infants (birth through 18 months of age). 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

Treat all children with love, respect, and dignity  

Know and follow childcare licensing requirements  

Plan daily activities to impact the unique needs of children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development  

Implement activities which are designed to teach children concepts and skills through play and active manipulation of objects using the Standards of Quality and Curriculum Guidelines, National YMCA Program Guidelines, and licensing criteria for infant and toddler age programs  

Provide communication and opportunities for parents to be actively involved in all phases of the program  

Provide accurate documentation of children’s personal files, attendance, emergency information, and other reporting criteria necessary for proper programming or licensing guidelines  

Maintain an inventory of equipment and supplies throughout the year, notifying director of needs, and replacement of damaged or worn equipment  

Practice emergency procedures 4 times per year to ensure safety of all children  

Attend a minimum of 16-24 clock hours of staff development conferences, workshops, or seminars on early childhood education annually and participate in monthly staff meetings  

Lead, coach and mentor staff in the classroom, model behaviors and provide feedback  

Know and follow appropriate mandated reporting procedures  

Participate in yearly self-assessment, evaluation, and goal setting  

Maintain professional attitudes and practices when dealing with children, parents, community members and other staff, serving as a representative and role model for the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA  

QUALIFICATIONS:  

Must possess a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, and able to relate well to children  

Background in Early Childhood Education and Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate Credential with a minimum of 480 hours of experience required or or Birth-5 CDA credential with a minimum of 480 hours of experience required; Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development preferred  

Minimum age requirement of 19, per licensing guidelines  

Comprehensive fingerprinting required per State Licensing  

Must be Certified in First Aid and Pediatric, Child, and Adult CPR (or able to obtain within 90 days of hire)  

Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community  

Excellent communication and organizational skills; general computer knowledge   

Must be an energetic, motivated, team player committed to a high-quality program  

Must be able to lead and work closely with other caregivers in accordance with program goals and objectives  

HOW TO APPLY: Please apply online at https://www.ymcabaycity.org/careers/ or email cover letter and resume to Rachael England: rengland@ymcabaycity.org.