YMCA Of Greater Hartford·Putnam, Connecticut
The Head Teacher is responsible for the daily operations of the classroom, including implementing developmentally appropriate curricula and ensuring a safe, inclusive environment. They must supervise children, maintain open communication with families, and adhere to state licensing regulations.
YMCA of Greater Hartford
Job Title: Head Teacher (SACC)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Grade:
Primary Department: SACC
Reports to: Childcare Coordinator
Under the supervision of the Child Development Director and Childcare Coordinator, the Head Teacher is responsible for the overall operations of the classroom and provides a high-quality recreational activities and experiences.
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Supervises and implements classroom activities, including outdoor play activities using positive discipline techniques to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
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Serve our diverse communities equitably and act with an inclusive, anti-racist lens always; promote a brave, respectful culture at the Y.
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Create and implement developmentally appropriate curriculums and submit timely forms and reports.
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Responsible for planning and documenting program according to state guidelines.
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Maintain open lines of communication with families and work with other staff members to ensure that the needs of individual children are met.
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Attend and actively participate in supervision, multi-component, and staff meetings.
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Assists in the preparation of materials, equipment, and information for the daily program, and taking daily attendance.
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Use appropriate food handling, sanitation, and OSHA procedures at all times.
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Conduct monthly fire drills, lockdown drills and other emergencies.
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Maintain classroom and storage materials in neat, orderly, and safe manner.
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Displays and upholds YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
Consistently demonstrates caring for the community we serve, for one another, and for the organization they are part of, and contributes to building trust, pride, and camaraderie.
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Maintain confidentiality of child and family information.
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Supervising a group of children.
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Assist in maintaining all center policies and OEC state regulations.
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Perform other duties as required.
At Least (3) credit school age or elementary education from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
A degree in any field from a regionally accredited higher education institution PLUS current (not expired) Connecticut State Department of Education elementary education teacher certification.
A high school diploma PLUS completion of the 45 hours of school age / elementary education online training via OEC Registry account as designated by the OEC.
Market context
In Connecticut, classroom teacher roles are typically shaped by steady demand for candidates who can support student learning and meet school compliance requirements. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a mix of classroom readiness, safety certifications, and relevant experience; here, the listed requirements include a valid CT driver’s license plus CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time, so review the source posting and confirm whether an Associate’s degree and Human Services experience are preferred or required before applying.
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