Position Summary:

Provides direction for the program and classroom, and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focus on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Essential Functions:

• Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
• Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans.
• Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Conducts parent conferences, and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers.
• Maintains program site and equipment. Ensures the area is safe.
• Maintains required program records.
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Uses Daxko Engage technology to build relationships with members and children. Encourages and sells programs.

NOTE:   This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions.  It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

Values: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values.

Relationships: Builds rapport and relates well to others.

Communication: Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.

Quality Results: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Self-Development: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.

Functional Expertise: Has the functional expertise and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Qualifications:

• Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Must pass a Level 2 Background Screening. Level 2 is a fingerprint check of state and federal criminal history information conducted through the Florida Department of law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Physical Demands:

Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.

The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast is an Equal Opportunity Employer, DRUG FREE Workplace.