School Age Child Care Teacher - Hamden/North Haven Ymca

Description
This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. The School Age Child Care (SACC) Teacher provides direct supervision and leadership to a group of children in a School Age Child Care program, where self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged, and individuality respected. The SACC Teacher is responsible for providing a program that fosters children's social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth. The SACC Teacher assures the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with members, colleagues, guests, volunteers, and vendors.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers, members, program participants, and colleagues at all levels of the organization; helps participants and families connect with each other and the YMCA; and encourages family involvement.
• Assists SACC Head Teacher and Directors in planning and implementing of program activities. Implements programs in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared accordingly, and supports program participants in achieving their goals.
• Positively and proactively communicates with and responds to supervisor, staff, program participants, and parents.
• Ensures that program participants, program areas, and equipment are kept clean and safe.
• Maintains physical presence, remains alert at all times while on duty, maintains constant visual attention to program participants, remains aware of surroundings, and actively participates in all program activities.
• Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures, and completes related reports as required.
• Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including those for the prevention of child abuse and the rule of three.
• Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on Child Care programs and member engagement that fosters loyalty among those we serve.
• Follows all Child Care procedures and guidelines including those pertaining to health and safety, supervision of children, Child Care discipline, policy drop-off/pick-up, attendance, forms, reports, and staff expectations as required by the YMCA, licensing, and the state health department.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have at least one of the following:
  • High school diploma or equivalent OR
  • At least 540 hours of documented experience working with unrelated children of the same ages as those to be served by this program
• Upon hire must have documentation of a physical examination and a TB Tine Test, to be repeated every two years
• Must submit Office of Early Childhood Background Check and fingerprinting forms within 30 days of hire
• Must obtain Connecticut Child Care CPR/First aid certification within 6 months of hire and maintained
• Bilingual in English and Spanish helpful
• Demonstrated ability to teach and assist in teaching activities
• Good role model, with integrity and adaptability
• Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others
• Effective communication skills necessary to inform, counsel, motivate, and support members
• Must be observant, safety-conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency
• Ability to work flexible schedules
• Administration of Medications certification is preferred
• Must continue professional development as outlined in the State of Connecticut Office of Early Childhood licensing requirements (complete hours of training equal to or greater than 20% of hours worked)