Lead Transition Room Teacher
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Job overview
The Lead Transition Room Teacher supervises assistant teachers and aides, creates and implements educational activities and lesson plans, manages daily classroom routines, communicates with parents, and ensures a safe, inclusive environment for children at the Lake Superior YMCA.
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Job Duties
Leads and supervise Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides
Develops and maintains a constructive and ongoing rapport with children and parents
Creates activities that are fun and educational for the children
Develops and implements daily lesson plans for children
Collaborates with Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Aides to ensure that the Center fosters an environment that is inviting and nurturing for every child
Delivers reports on potential concerns about students as to management as needed
Manages day-to-day classroom activities, including structured lessons, free play, bathroom breaks, lunch time and rest time for students
Changes diapers; dresses children
Leads parental and guardian conferences on regular basis
Helps feed children; prepare meals and snacks
Completes reports in cases of suspected maltreatment or abuse to appropriate authorities
Assists students in events of emergencies, including practice drills
Observes and evaluates children’s performance, behavior, social development, and physical health daily
Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by law
Completes necessary trainings in accordance with licensure requirements
Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace. Meaningfully participate in and lead efforts to support the Y’s commitment to equity and diversity.
Minimum Education Required
CPR or First Aid Certifications (within 60 days of hire). The YMCA will provide training, if needed.
Meets the requirements for Teacher qualifications set by the Minnesota Department of Human Services as found in https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/9503.0032/ subpart 1.
Minimum Experience Required
Experiencing as a teacher in a childcare center or related facility
Must be able to successfully pass Minnesota Department of Human Services Netstudy2.0 criminal background check.
Commitment of supporting principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action to achieve a diverse work environment.
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Compensation
$17.00 - $18.00 / Hourly
Additional Compensation
This position is eligible for a quarterly retention bonus based on the number of hours worked in the center.
Postal Code
55811
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
61402
Job Benefits
Retirement accounts (You can contribute at any time, but the Y will contribute 12% after two years of service with 1,000 hours in each of the two years)
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Plans
Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts available
Long and Short-Term Disability Coverage
Employee assistance program
Complimentary nationwide 2 adult family membership to the Y
Discounts on programs, summer camps, YMCA Camp Miller
Paid time off (About 120 hours/ year and starting with 40 hours)
Paid parental leave
Subscription to the Calm app
Bereavement leave
Paid holidays
Team member referral program
Employee engagement and appreciation activities
Growth and development opportunities
Free parking
Leadership certification and related training offered and encouraged
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