Head Teacher

Head Teacher - Day Care
Sunbury, PA
1 DAYS AGO
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Summary
Sunbury, PA
In-Person
Competitive Salary
2 Years Experience
Post-secondary academic degree, Associate degree
No Commission
40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time
Description Description The Head Teacher/Head Aide leads daily classroom operations, ensuring a safe, clean, and engaging environment for children. This role supervises staff, supports child development, maintains compliance, and communicates with families. Responsibilities Supervise children at all times; maintain accurate counts and ratios (1:4, 1:5, 1:6, 1:10)
Lead and support Assistant Teachers, Aides, and Substitutes; delegate tasks and provide training
Plan and implement daily lessons, activities, field trips, and special events
Assist with daily care (meals, diapering, toileting, hygiene)
Maintain a clean, organized classroom and update bulletin boards monthly
Administer medication (21+) and First Aid; complete incident reports
Communicate with parents and enforce health policies
Complete required documentation (attendance, reports, developmental checklists, logs)
Support hiring/onboarding tasks and staff coverage as needed
Attend required trainings (9-15 hours/year) and meet physical demands (lift up to 50 lbs)
Keep the Childcare Director informed of any concerns Qualifications Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education or a degree in the Human Services field plus 2 or more years of experience working with children. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Job Benefits Full-time, benefits-eligible position
YMCA membership
Paid training and professional development
Supportive team environment
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