4K Teacher/Summer Camp Coordinator

4K Teacher & Summer Camp Coordinator:

Position Description:

This full-time position is a combination of 4K Teacher and Summer Camp Coordinator/Supervisor.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Wisconsin DPI Teaching License
• Wisconsin Registry Level 12 or higher
• CPR & First Aid
• TB Test & Physical within first 2 weeks of hire
• Fingerprinting & Background Check

4K Teacher:

General Statement of Duties:

The purpose of the 4 year-old kindergarten (4K) teacher is to work in collaboration with the Beaver Dam Unified School District to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that enriches their social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development. The 4K Teacher plans and implements developmentally appropriate activities. The Teacher will also follow WI-DCF regulations as the program is held in a group childcare center. Though much of the programs centers around play, the main purpose of the 4K program is to prepare young children for kindergarten.

Principal Activities:

• Arrives at scheduled time
• Follow scheduled hours as determined by the Director.
• Plans and implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum based on the standards set forth by the Beaver Dam Unified School District and the YMCA of Dodge County.
• Follows the DCF 251 Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Implements the policies set forth by the Beaver Dam Unified School District.
• Supervises and mentors assistants and volunteers.
• Supervise and guide children safely in their development
• Maintain a developmentally appropriate, safe, healthy environment
• Meets the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive needs of each child.
• Plans and participates in staff meetings, parent/teacher conferences, professional development and family involvement opportunities.
• Participates in Individual Education Plans (IEP''s) for referred children.
• Collaborates and works cooperatively with Beaver Dam Unified School District special education teachers and other YMCA partners.
• Problem solves issues, concerns, incidents and reports to supervisor with possible solutions.
• Communicates with parents, keeps all interactions positive and is considerate to the feelings of children and parents.
• Attend state required continuing education, and in-services.
• Aid in the upkeep and cleanliness of the facility by performing routine cleaning duties including but not limited to proper table washing, disinfecting, and sanitizing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb steps, crouch, or kneel; use hand and fingers; read, talk, and hear; and make sound discussions.

Camp Coordinator & School Site Supervisor:

General Statement of Duties:

Oversees Camp Exploration & School's Day Out programs. Develops, organizes, implements, and leads camp activities, supervises staff, monitors YMCA and state policy and procedures, interacts effectively with staff, parents and supervisor, and fosters individual growth and development of the children at the YMCA enrolled in School's Day Out & Summer Day Camp.

Principal Activities:

• Oversees staff on a day-to-day basis during Summer Day Camp.
• Recognizes and maintains proper staff to child ratios daily.
• Creates and maintains weekly/daily rosters for attendance.
• Records daily attendance of children and staff.
• Oversees that staff and children adhere to daily schedule.
• Oversees daily pool time for each camp group.
• Provide daily updates for School Age Director.
• Support staff when working with behavioral issues with children.
• Support School Age Director when working with parents.
• Main point of contact for staff issues.
• Maintains high standards for safety.
• Recruits, trains, develops, and coaches summer day camp staff and volunteers as needed to ensure adequate and quality supervision of children and effective implementation of quality activities and programs.
• Supports School Age Director in reviewing and evaluating summer day camp staff.
• Assists School Age Director in creating and maintaining staff and child files.
• Support School Age Director in curriculum development in months leading up to camp, a minimum of 5 hours per week required to be spent on summer camp planning during the school year.
• Plans, implements, and schedules School's Day Out, Winter Break and Spring Break programs.
• Regularly visits multiple school sites to ensure proper licensing standards are being met
• Other duties as assigned by School Age Director or Child Care Director

Pay: $22.66 - $27.29 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person