Early Head Start Lead Teacher- Future Scholars at Young Mens Christian Association of Central Ohio in Columbus, Ohio

Job Description:

***SIGN ON BONUS for Full Time Child Care Staff***
$250 upon hire and $750 after 90 days of employment
Maintains professionalism and integrity at all times in the classroom, staff/program meetings, trainings, and with any parts and partners of the YMCA Head Start program and OSU-EHS partnershipMaintains confidentiality and adhere to the YMCA and Head Start Code of Conducts.Actively monitor professional development goals and annually required hours. Attend and complete all EHS required trainings and orientation.Supervise and implement the program in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and the policies and philosophy of the YMCA.Completes duties as required by the Child and Adult Care Food program.Maintain prompt hours, follows procedures for absences, and ensure teaching team is aware of activities and roles and responsibilities in case of absence.May be assigned additional duties based upon program needs and areas of developing expertise.
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES:
Responsible for creating a safe and engaging environment and positive experiences that is inclusive for all children served based upon DAP, curriculum, head start standards, and state and local regulations.Plan and provide individualized learning experience for the children using data collected from initial assessments, observations, and family input.Collect and analyze ongoing child assessment data to ensure children are meeting and/or exceeding school readiness goals and development milestones.
Provide and promote positive teacher-child interactions by offering children appropriate affection, verbal praise, and acceptance while providing clear and consistent expectations for behavior; sets firm limits with positive phrasing and actions when necessary.
Maintain clean and organized learning space.Meet the needs of children in all developmental levels, to include children with special needs and abilities.Communicate effectively and regularly with Co Lead teacher to ensure specific tasks are completed accurately and timely to include assigning primaries and designating roles and responsibilities in the classroom.Implement CACFP programing by acting as a role model to children to promote family style meals and healthy eating practices.

RECORD KEEPING & REPORTING:
Collects, records, and maintains all necessary information and documentation as prescribed.Conduct initial assessments of each child directed by program and EHS partners.Timely completion and input of all child outcome data into MTS on a weekly basis.On-going monitoring and record keeping of each childs progress towards achieving School Readiness goals.Record childrens daily routines such as pottying, eating, and sleeping habits.Update Individual Needs form, cot/crib arrangements, formula in take as children move to the next stages of development.Complete documentation as required by the Child and Adult Care Food program.Monitor attendance daily and communicate any absenteeism concerns with advocate or center manager.Complete all health, safety, and sanitation process as per standards and regulations.Submit monthly reports as prescribed by center manager.Review home activity inkind forms for accuracy and submit to center manager.Inventory supplies and materials needed in classroom and submit to center manager.

PARENT/FAMILY INVOLVEMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS:
Promote parents as their childs 1st teacher by sharing childs developmental levels, establishing learning goals collaboratively, and provide home activities to extend classroom learning.
Build rapport with families through positive and professional interactions.
Promote volunteerism in the classroom and participation in family engagement activities.
Schedule and attend HV and PTC to gather information about the child needs and to share childs progress to school readiness goals.
Collaborate with other content areas and community reps to refer, gather resources, and work collaboratively.

SUPERVISION:
Work with teaching team to develop and provide consistent routines, transitions, and individualized attention for primaries throughout each day.Supervise all indoor and outdoor activities while maintaining ratio requirements at all times.Ensure each child is within sight and sound and accounted for at all timesWhen center manager is not at the center, may be designated as person in charge to handle all emergencies and have access to all records according to ODJFS.