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• Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
• Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans.
• Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Conducts parent conferences, and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers.
• Maintains program site and equipment.
• Maintains required program records.
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
• To promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.
• Work with the staff team to plan and implement activities.
• Provide direct leadership to the assigned group(s) and maintain constant visual contact with all assigned children.
• Participate in daily activities and aid the children in completing tasks, including land and water-based activities. Assist in assessing child abilities and developmental stages.
• Build enthusiasm for activities and programs.
• Complete required documentation regarding attendance, health and wellness, sign-in and sign-out, and other items as assigned. Notify parents if children are not in attendance.
• Keep the program areas neat and organized. Follow all safety procedures.
• Follow all regulating agency and YMCA child care policies, regulations and procedures.
• Maintain friendly, positive and professional relationships with children, parents, school & day care partners and other YMCA staff. Project a positive image of the YMCA and the Day Care program.
• Follow work site requirements regarding punctuality, appropriate dress, staff meeting attendance, etc.
• Carry out tasks as assigned by the Site or Program Director.
• Assist in program and YMCA recruitment and special events.
• Work YMCA Camp Days and alternate program locations as scheduled.