Lead Daycare Teacher - Kidzlodge
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** Lead Daycare Teacher - Kidzlodge**

**Job Category****:** Early Learning **Requisition Number****:** LEADD01436 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**$300.00 sign on bonus!**

Through the end of May, well start you off with a $150 bonus just for joining our team, and add another $150 bonus after just 3 months with us.

The Capital District YMCA is seeking Full-Time Lead Teachers for our Early Learnings Center in Clifton Park and Delanson!

Our Lead Early Learning Teacher structures a developmentally appropriate educational experience in the classroom using methods such as storytelling, games, and activities. As a Lead Teacher, you will provide a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among other youth and within families.

**REQUIREMENTS** :

- AAS in Child Development, Elementary Ed, Physical Ed, Recreation or related field with no prior experience **OR** Child Development Associate Credential **WITH** one year prior experience **OR** 9 college credits in Child Development, Elementary Ed, Physical Ed, Recreation or related field **WITH** two years direct experience with children.

- Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

- Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.

- Submission of NYS Medical Statement of Childcare Staff Form documenting physician clearance to work in a childcare setting as well as TB Test which meets Health and Social Service requirement.

- Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; CPR; First Aid; AED; Blood borne Pathogens to be completed within 30 days of hire.

**All certifications, diplomas and/or credentials must be presented in the documents section for consideration.**

**Skills**

**Required**

**PC Experience** *Intermediate* **Work in diverse community** *Advanced* **Problem Solving** *Intermediate* **Organizational** *Intermediate* **Communication** *Intermediate* **Artistic** *Some Knowledge* **Dedicated****:** Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity **Ability to Make an Impact****:** Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization **Education**

**Required**

High School Diploma/GED or better.

**Preferred**

Associates or better in Early Childhood Education or related field.

Bachelors or better in Early Childhood Education or related field.

**Experience**

**Required**

**1-3 years:** Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

**1-3 years:** Working with children in a developmental setting