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***SIGN ON BONUS for Full Time Teaching Staff ***

$250 after 90 days $750 after 6 months of employment

• Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.
• Maintains professionalism and integrity at all times in the classroom, staff/program meetings, trainings, and with any parts and partners of the YMCA Head Start program.
• Maintains confidentiality and adhere to the YMCA and Head Start Code of Conducts.
• Actively monitor professional development goals and annually required hours.
• Assist with implementing the program in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and the policies and philosophy of the YMCA.
• Completes duties as required by the Child and Adult Care Food program.
• Maintain prompt hours and follows procedures for absences.
• May be assigned additional duties based upon program needs and areas of developing expertise.
• Collaborate with other content areas to ensure the needs of children and families are met.

• Minimum High School Diploma
• Experience working with children
• Knowledge of Head Start and ODJFS regulations and requirements is a plus
• Must submit medical statement and TB test results as required by Head Start standards.
• Must complete a FBI and BCI criminal background check.
• Must keep current training certifications in first aid, communicable diseases, child abuse recognition & prevention.
• Passionate belief in the Y's cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.
• Understanding of the nature and purpose of the YMCA and the respective roles of volunteers and staff.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.