Akron Area YMCA Job Description
Job Title:
Lead Teacher
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Child Care Director
Date:
Position Summary:
The lead teacher is responsible for all aspects of care, education and safety of the children in his/her classroom. S/he will
incorporate the values of caring, honesty, faith, respect and responsibility in all aspects of his/her job performance.
Essential Functions:
 Set the climate for children, staff and volunteers in the classrooms
 Supervise classroom staff & volunteers and understand their value
 Maintain a safe & clean environment at all times in classroom & center. This includes assisting with clean-up following
meals & snacks
 Write weekly lesson plans and submit to director one week in advance of implementation
 Guide children’s behavior and learning through active interaction & implementation of lesson plans.
 Maintain accurate records for licensing, USDA & other funding agencies
 Implement an Assessment Tool within four weeks of admission and at stated intervals during the year
 Attend to toileting needs, change diapers and feed children who are unable to feed themselves
 Maintain the classroom to meet all ODJFS requirements
 Appreciate the diversity of families and how to effectively and appropriately share information with them about their child
 Prepare daily activity sheets for each child
 Make daily observations of health of children & take appropriate as needed
 Attend staff meetings, training sessions, workshops and conferences as requested and required
 Understand the need for and play an active role in the Partners With Youth & UW Campaigns
 Know and follow all state and center emergency policies and procedures
 Maintain a professional demeanor
 Be responsible for the appearance and cleanliness of the learning environment of the site
 All other duties as assigned
YMCA Competencies (Team Leader):
 Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Y’s values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to improving
lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support
fundraising.
 Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities.
Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors
communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.
 Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the
launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively
creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
 Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and awareness of the impact of change.
Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. 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.
akronymca.org
Akron Area YMCA, 209 S. Main St. Suite 501, Akron, OH 44308
Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Qualifications:
 Associates degree in child Development, CDA, or two or more years of college training in education, child development or
related field or equivalent experience
 Must believe in YMCA’s philosophy and mission and be willing to teach, model and implement character development
values
 Must be flexible and maintain positive attitude
 Must qualify under ODJFS for staff requirements
 Ability to appropriately communicate with parents and children
Physical Demands:
 Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Performance Objectives:
This position can and should affect the physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of each child in our care. Children
should have every opportunity to grow & develop to their fullest potential. The teacher will have successfully fulfilled his/her job
description when each child has successfully moved along the continuum for each area of development.
I have read and understand the above job description for the position of Lead Teacher.
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Staff Member
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Supervisor
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akronymca.org
Akron Area YMCA, 209 S. Main St. Suite 501, Akron, OH 44308
Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.