Child Care Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Skip To Job Description WHO WE ARE The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) is the constant in a military family’s life when everything changes: on the home front and during deployment, when transitioning between bases, and in times of conflict and peace. The ASYMCA is an independent nonprofit of the YMCA of the USA, specifically dedicated to serving active duty junior enlisted military service members and their families of all six armed services: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. The oldest military support organization in the United States, the ASYMCA has been “Strengthening Our Military Family®” since 1861. Our nationally and locally tailored programs and services for our nation’s troops and their families are offered at no or low cost and require no dues or membership fees. These critical services include childcare, early learning, after-school and resiliency programs for school-age children, emergency assistance, food security, and family bonding opportunities. The Armed Services YMCA works to address the unique challenges of military life so that NO MILITARY FAMILY IS LEFT BEHIND.   CAREERS WITH US At the Armed Services YMCA, joining our team is more than just a job. It is also a sense of purpose in any role you choose to apply for within the organization; an opportunity to work with a passionate team driven to fulfill our mission to serve; and a well-established culture of caring and focus on working together to meet and exceed our goals. Armed Services YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ASYMCA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. ASYMCA encourages applicants of all ages. We are proud to be a military spouse, veteran, and military-affiliated-friendly organization.   Child Care Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education Arlington, VA Full Time Experienced Share Summary:Join our growing team in a new and state of the art childcare development center!  Be a part of helping us set-up this brand new center for success and become a part of building a team! Under the supervision of the Assistant Director (AD), assist in providing a learning environment that uses developmentally appropriate practices, protects, and nurtures the health and safety of each child and staff and provides resources and support to military families and their children.Salary commensurate with experience ($26.25 per hour)Duties and Responsibilities:MentorshipAssists the ADs in helping childcare assistants translate professional development training into practice by mentoring, guiding, and role-modeling.Models appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children and youth.Consults frequently with the Executive Director, ADs and the Training and Curriculum Specialist for guidance on strategies to further assist team members' professional development.Developmentally Appropriate PracticeComplete on-going assessments of each child to develop a variety of strategies which will promote and support children’s learning and developmental progress.Make appropriate referrals based on screenings and on-going assessments.Support each child's individual learning and development by providing an environment offering developmentally appropriate equipment and materials.Be inclusive of children with disabilities by following the child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) or the Individual Family Service Plan...