Child Care - Infant Room Lead Teacher at Stevens Point Area YMCA

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:Pay: based on experience and qualificationsJob Type: Full-time (40 hours/week), permanent position with full benefit package (including a free family membership)Looking for a qualified, loving, infant room teacher. Must have Infant/Toddler Credential to lead a pyramid model-based infant room. Duties include planning and implementing age-appropriate and exciting classroom curriculum that actively engages the children, keeping the children safe while building independent problem solving skills, nurturing the children through encouragement and gentle redirection, and maintaining a clean, orderly and inviting classroom full of activity choices.Requirements:QUALIFICATIONS:Must have previous childcare experience as a lead teacher or assistant teacher.Creativity, flexibility, high energy levels, patience, strong organizational skills, problem-solving skills, and demonstrated success as a leader and a team player.Ability to observe/evaluate groups of children by sight, sound, and active interaction.Ability to easily move through all areas of the childcare rooms and communicate effectively verbally and in written form with children and adults.Infant/Toddler CredentialPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Prior to work, all staff will be required to provide a Physician-signed health examination and complete a fingerprint background check.Must be able to routinely lift, carry and load equipment, furnishings, and program supplies (up to 50 pounds).CERTIFICATIONS:Must meet the qualifications for Teacher under the DCF 251 Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers.Must have Infant/Toddler Credential to lead a pyramid model-based infant room.CPR/AED/First Aid certification within 60 days of hire.