Infant Group Leader **Dubuque Community Y** 1 Positions ID: 55480 Posted On 11/07/2024 **Job Overview** **POSITION SUMMARY:** This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direction for the children in the classroom, and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families. **OUR CULTURE:** Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. **We are welcoming:** we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. **We are genuine:** we value you and embrace your individuality. **We are hopeful:** we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. **We are nurturing:** we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. **We are determined:** above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** 1. Assists the Lead Teacher in meeting the needs of the children. 2. Assists with planning and preparation of the activities for the children. 3. Supervises and actively participates in play activities with the children. 4. Familiar with child management techniques and is able to use them to encourage appropriate behaviors. 5. Communicates discipline challenges to the Lead Teacher or Coordinator, and works to develop a behavior management technique that includes redirection and conflict management. 6. Assists with snack preparation, serving, and clean up. 7. Be familiar with and adheres to DHS regulations. 8. Presents self in a professional manner; dresses appropriately. 9. Attends staff meetings and any additional education required by DHS or the Department of Education. 10. May be designated as the onsite supervisor in the absence of the Lead Teacher, or at the beginning/end of the day. Duties would then include: supervising children until they depart, straighten classroom, and put away materials, toys, and games. 11. Other duties as assigned. **QUALIFICATIONS:** + Must be at least 18 years of age, have some direct childcare experience and basic knowledge of children and child development + Must receive a negative Criminal Records Check Report + Must provide a physical report with a negative TB test + Must either be certified or can be certified in CPR/First Aid, Universal Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogens. Training in Mandatory Child Abuse provided. + Demonstrates dependability and a positive attitude + Respects the confidentiality of childcare matters + Demonstrates good communication skills with children, parents and other staff + Completes required DHS licensing continuing education annually + Must work well with others and be willing to accept responsibilities and directions from supervisor + Projects a positive attitude about the Y childcare programs, as the site of choice, for the community + Promotes the Y mission and core values in their behavior and in the development of children’s programs + Participates and assists with other Y programs. Becomes involved in Y volunteer opportunities Primary Contact 1707344319591 Michael Luedtke Controller, 563-556-3371 Phone Phone Phone Fax mluedtke@dubuquey.org Email True False True **Job Details** Categories Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Pay/Salary $14.00 Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance PTO (Paid Time Off) **Qualifications** Education High School/GED Company ID 973 Job REQ # \# Positions 1 Start Date 20241107 End Date 20241130 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Maintenance Technician Intern Colony Brands, Inc. Sales Associate - FT Theisen Home Farm Auto Shipping Manager Dubuque Screw Products Finance & Accounting Intern Colony Brands, Inc. Footwear - Sales PT Theisen Home Farm Auto Bartender Grand River Center Non-Food Packaging Intern Colony Brands, Inc. Check Out - Cashier PT Theisen Home Farm Auto Server Grand River Center Product Design Intern Colony Brands, Inc. 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In more than 10,000 communities nationwide, our staff members—of all ages and from diverse back–grounds and life experiences—enjoy the personal satisfaction that comes from nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving the nation’s health and well-being and providing support to our neighbors. The Y is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adult, families and communities. Everyday our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good. With a areas of impact including **YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY,** strengthening communities is our cause. At the Y, we believe that lasting personal and social change happens when we all work together. Every day we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to be healthy, confident, connected and secure.