This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Teacher works closely with the teachers in the assigned classroom to achieve the mission of Countryside YMCA, Step Up to Quality, USDA, Department of Agriculture, Adult and Child Food Program and to meet the requirements of ODJFS Rules. Teacher shares the responsibility of preparing and conducting daily child development activities and helps to maintain a safe, healthy environment for the children in the center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Assists with the overall classroom functions including planning developmentally appropriate activities, assessments, communication, training, risk management and supervision of the children.

• Cares for and attends to the needs of children at the facility including dressing, feeding, and monitoring their activities, learning and playtime.


• Encourages children's emotional, social, and physical development, and positive self-concept.


• Monitors signs of emotional and developmental issues in children and notifies parents, guardians, or authorities of concerns when necessary.


• Implements developmentally appropriate disciplinary measures to maintain control in the classroom and facility.


• Teaches children personal and healthy habits such as eating, resting, and personal hygiene.


• Cleans and sanitizes toys, furniture, and play equipment.


• Maintains records on individual children including daily observations, activities, meals served, and medications administered.


• Point of Service Meal Counts. 


• Annual Training on CACFP requirements.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.