Lead Teacher (FT) - Austin ELC

Collaboration

Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the Y. Serves as a community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance the Y’s mission and goals. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.

Operational Effectiveness

Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves staff at all levels in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.

Personal Growth

Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Behavioral Characteristics

• Welcoming, Nurturing, Determined, Hopeful, and Genuine.
• Qualifications,
• Knowledge,
• SKILLS &
• ABILITIES: 21 years of age or older. At least 12 college units in early childhood development or education. Comparable training, coursework or certifications will be considered. Two or more years of experience as an early learning educator or teacher. Experience in a YMCA center is preferred, but comparable experience in other organizations will be considered. Meets minimum qualifications for childcare educator as outlined in the Tennessee/Mississippi Department of Health standards for childcare. Knowledge of child care licensing requirements for Tennessee/Mississippi Department of Health for childcare and YMCA standards State approved first-aid certification.
• Current state approved infant/child (or community if school aged) CPR certification.
• TB test or signed statement from a medical provider showing negative results for tuberculosis *
• Completion of minimum STARS required training Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful. Must meet all other required qualifications set by DHS- Child care Licensing
• At hire, or earliest possible training (but no later than 90 days after employment.)*
• Prior to beginning child care duties.
• WORK
• SCHEDULE: The full time work schedule for this position is generally
• Monday through
• Friday, 8:00am-6:00pm, though evenings, and weekends work may be required at certain times of the year. Flexible work schedule required. Work schedules may vary per the needs of the specific ELC site.
• WORK
• Environment
• AND
• Physical
• DEMANDS: Climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping Some Exposure to the outdoor elements Exposure to electrical/mechanical mechanisms Exposure to some chemical elements Ability to lift up to 50 pounds The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South aims to provide quality and safe youth programs for all. We are committed to making a continuous effort to prevent the abuse of children: verbally, physically, emotionally and sexually. All allegations or suspicions of child abuse are taken seriously and will be reported to the State for investigation with full cooperation from the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South.

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