Job Title: Youth Development Early Learning Head Teacher

Department: Youth Development

Classification:Full time non-exempt

Reports to: Youth Teen and Family Director

Ages: 3 - 5 years

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Position Summary
The Early Learning Head Teacher serves as the instructional and operational leader of the position provides direct supervision to youth ages 3 to 5 while ensuring high quality early learning experiences staff development and full compliance with state licensing and YMCA standards.

The Head Teacher creates positive nurturing relationships with youth and builds cooperative partnerships with families. This role promotes confidence independence and peer connection while modeling YMCA core values of caring honesty respect and responsibility. The Head Teacher sets the tone for safety belonging and developmentallyappropriate practicewithin the classroom.

Responsibilities

Classroom Leadership and Instruction

• Manages directs and coordinates the assigned preschool classroom to ensure ahigh qualityearly learning environment

• Leads curriculum planning and implementation aligned with developmentallyappropriate practiceand Oregon Early Learning standards

• Implements culturally relevant activity plans that meet the physical social emotional and intellectual needs of each youth

• Creates a classroom culture of belonging where every youth and family feels seen respected and valued

• Conducts ongoing systematic observations and assessments to support youth growth and development

Staff Supervision and Development

• Trains schedules directs and supports classroom staff and volunteers

• Provides ongoing coaching modeling and feedback to ensure consistent implementation of curriculum active supervision and positive behavior guidance

• Reviews and evaluates staff performance and supports professional growth

• Provides staff leadership during Youth Development events and initiatives

Safety Compliance and Operations

• Ensures active supervision of youth at all timesin alignment with Oregon licensing requirements and YMCA Youth Protection standards

• Maintains compliance with Department of Early Learning and Care regulations CACFP requirements and YMCA policies

• Ensuresaccurateattendance meal counts documentation and record keeping

• Serves as classroom lead during licensing visits and monitoring reviews

• Maintains a safe clean and developmentallyappropriate learningenvironment

• Supports budget stewardship through responsible ordering of supplies and resource management

Family and Community Partnerships

• Builds strong proactive relationships with families through regular communication and collaboration

• Conducts family conferences as needed and supports individualized plans when appropriate

• Responds to family and community inquiries ina timelyand professional manner

• Maintains positive relationships with licensing agencies school partners and community organizations

Professional Responsibilities

• Completes all required trainings by assigned deadlines andmaintains15 hours of annual training with at least 8 hours in child development

• Maintains current CPR and First Aid Food Handler certification and required Early Learning Division trainings

• Checks and responds to email and workplace communication regularly

• Acts as a role model to youth and staff in alignment with YMCA values

• Performs other duties as assigned

As a YMCA staff member you are a representative of our mission and are expected to approach conversations with respect uphold YMCA character values in all interactions remain open to diverse perspectives and be accountable for the energy they bring into the workplace.

MinimumQualifications

• Meets Teacher qualification requirements as outlined by the Department of Early Learning and Care including one of the following:

  • At least one year or1500 hoursof qualifying teaching experience in a licensed program or

  • At least750 hoursof qualifying teaching experiencein a certified preschool or

  • Associate degree in Early Childhood Education Child Development Special Education Elementary Education Human Development Child and Family Studies or related field

• 18years of age

• Enrolled in the Oregon Child Care Division Central Background Registry

• Experience planning and implementing developmentallyappropriate activities

• At least one year of supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish

• Experience working with diverse populations and inclusive classrooms

Training Requirements

• Adult/Child/Infant CPR & First Aid certification

• Oregon Food Handlers card

• Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect certificate of completion

• Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety certificate of completion

• Prevention is Better Than Treatment Online certificate of completion

• Acquire15 hours of training per year 8 being in child development

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to plan lead andparticipatein activities such as sportsgamesand curriculum activities andmonitorbehavior inside and outside

• Must be able to walk run stand sitkneeland get back to a standing position

• Ability to lift and carry the weight of 50lbs

• General housekeeping: mop/sweep take the trash out wash dishes clean tables toys stack and put baskets away and the like

Hours/Days

• Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

• Staff hours will vary depending on the need

• Additionalhours on No School Daystrainingand meetings

At the Eugene Family Y we are an inclusive organization of people with a shared commitment to nurture the potential of youth promote healthy living and foster social responsibility. We also believe in supporting the well-being of our employees and offer a free Y membership as a benefit of employment.

Full-time Employee Benefits & Discounts

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The Eugene Family YMCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The Eugene Family YMCA is committed to creating an environment of mutual recognition where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy (including childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) national origin age physical and mental disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information (including characteristics and testing) military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Y believes that diversity inclusion and a sense of purpose and belonging in the workplace are critical to the achievement of our mission. We seek to recruit develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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