Akron Area YMCA
Youth Development Professional (CFCSD) (Finance)
Create a vibrant cause-centered culture for children and families.
LEAD: Classroom staff, children and volunteers and understand their value.
Comply with all ODJFS state licensing, Step Up to Quality, YMCA, and school district standards.
CREATE: Plan and implement weekly lesson plans that are aligned to curriculum and State of Ohio standards. Lesson plans must be turned in and approved weekly.
Maintain child and classroom assessments and screenings. Must have an understanding and be able to communicate curriculum, standards, assessments and screenings to a state licensing specialist.
Maintain accurate records for ODJFS, publicly funded child care & other funding agencies.
INNOVATE: Create an environment that is welcoming and meets all requirements set forth by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and Step Up to Quality programs.
Assist in creating and providing resources to families in accordance with Step Up to Quality requirement and school district standards.
COLLABORATE: Work with site staff to maintain the cleanliness, upkeep and organization of all program areas. This includes assisting with clean-up following meals and snacks.
Play an active role in family engagement events and other branch events as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.
Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.
Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must qualify to be a Lead Teacher under the Step Up to Quality program and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
Certifications in CPR, First Aid, Communicable Disease and Child Abuse Prevention are required to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Must be able to provide a copy of High school diploma, a completed medical form (JFS 01296) and undergo a BCI/FBI background check prior to first day of work.
Must be committed to YMCA mission, values and philanthropic efforts.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job involves sitting and standing for long periods as well as stooping, squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and climbing
Must be able to physically assist a child and be able to lift up to 50lbs independently
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
The employee will work both indoors and outdoors
Ability to travel and work at multiple off-site locations
The employee will frequently physically interact with children