Early Learning Teachers in the Head Start program are responsible for the care and education of a group of children as a part of a teaching team. Head Start Teachers plan and implement the curriculum and, with active participation of other members of the teaching team, works with families and assesses the needs of individual children. Specific Responsibilities 1. Accurate documentation of attendance, absentees, newsletters, and emergency information on each child. 2. Incorporation of the recommendations of the YMCA's design and implementation of the program. 3. Report to work on time, prepare all activities, lessons, and supplies prior to class. 4. Conduct observations and evaluation on all children enrolled and share results with parents at conferences that are held two times per year. 5. Report all problems, incidents, and accidents to directors when they occur along with incident reports 6. Clean up classroom, sweep floors, vacuum, disinfect tables before, after, and during meals, play, or when appropriate. 7. Attend monthly meetings in the child care department. 8. Supervision of all children in care, develop card system, keep supervision board current throughout the day. 9. Any other duties as they are assigned. Benefits 1. Group Health Insurance, Dental, & Vision Plans available upon completion of introductory employment period. 2. Employee discounts on Child Care & other YMCA programs. 3. PTO & Paid Holidays. 4. Free YMCA membership for employee and immediate family. 5. Assistance with professional development credits.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. 1-2 years experience preferred. Experience/knowledge and/or understanding of PA DHS, STARS, Head Start & Early Head Start policies and procedures. Strong Communication and teamwork is required. Passion for working with young children in an educational setting preferred. Age 18 and older.