Teachers Working with Children
Ages 6 weeks to 12 years

Youthland employs loving, caring individuals who desire a career in early childhood development.

Requirements:

• Upon hiring every employee must report to the corporate office to submit paperwork, complete a federal background check as well a state BCI report, watch the complete Youthland training video, pre-employment drug screening as well as receive all handbooks.  Please bring at this time copies of all degrees, course work and additional related trainings as well as drivers license, references and medical statement.
• Minimum education requirements are high school diploma or equivalency.
• Complete Youthland orientation and training provided by the director and lead teacher.
• Maintain daily clipboard, which includes; attendance records, class schedule, incident report documentation, curriculum, allergy lists, and other documentation required by the director.
• Maintain class parent boards weekly.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training.
• Practice emergency and evacuation procedures with the children.
• Speak to children in a soft, reassuring voice.
• Address behavioral problems to the director.
• Follow daily schedule and provide children with consistency and a fun, loving learning environment.

Responsibilities Include:

• Cleanliness and organization of classroom area.
• Know and practice Youthland Academy policies and state regulations and rules.
• Reporting all incidents to director.
• Speaking professionally to parents.
• Never physically or verbally punishing a child. All teachers must know and understand Youthland's discipline policy.
• Constantly using words of encouragement to help children discover self-worth and esteem.
• Maintaining sanitary conditions for the children at all times.
• Allowing children to explore through art, science, math, language, transportation play, drama, and large motor.

Many teachers at Youthland Academy are given the opportunity to continue their education through our in-house scholarship programs and internal advancement. Any teacher showing the drive, motivation, and dedication may have the opportunity to grow with the company.

Teacher's position:
Positions available for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years.

Job Description: Lead Teacher/Assistant Director

Position Description:

The person selected for this position will be responsible for the general supervision and management of a classroom.

Education Qualifications:

The person selected for this position must be professionally prepared as a teacher of young children with a bachelor's degree and certification in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or Child Development. This individual must also meet the requirements of the state licensing agencies.

• Youthland Academy offers many Scholarship programs for Teachers and Lead Teachers to pursue education certifications and degrees in Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities:

• Planning, supervising, and implementing the program for the class in accordance with daily lesson plans and policies and philosophy of the school.
• Completing administrative duties for the class including keeping attendance, completing accident reports, maintaining classroom supply inventories, etc.
• Gearing the program to the needs of the individual child with concerns for his interests, handicaps, special talents, and individual style and pace of learning.
• Considering the individual child in relationship to his cultural and socioeconomic background.
• Helping each child to become aware of his role as an integral member of a group.
• Assisting the staff in the effective use of assistants and aides.
• Assisting the director and staff in parent-school relationships.
• Attending all staff meetings and recommended training programs and assisting the director in two in-service staff meetings each school year.
• After an offer of employment is made, produce a current physical examination by a physician and at least annually thereafter, with a tuberculin test or chest x-ray
• Physical constraints required include the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, the ability to see and read newsprint with or without corrective lenses, to speak and be understood under normal circumstances, to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds, and the use of arms, hands, legs and feet with or without corrective devices to accomplish the job, including evacuation of the building during emergencies.
• Demonstrate ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved, able to respond immediately to any emergency situation.
• Documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, décor, and learning environment of the classroom.
• Assuming an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff.
• Participate in recommended training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth.
• Planning and implementing methods of establishing a positive liaison with parents.
• Assisting in public relations events sponsored by the school.
  Prior to employment, obtain a fingerprint record to be mailed to the Criminal Bureau of Identification.

The cook is a part time position, generally 20-25 hours per week.

Job Description:  Cook

Responsibilities Include:

• To prepare, cook, and serve nutritious snacks and meals in accordance with State and Child/Adult Care Food Program nutritional guidelines.
• Practicing all guidelines of the Health Department and maintaining accurate records concerning daily menus, breakfast, lunch, and snack counts.
• Cleaning of the kitchen and serving areas, overseeing food and paper product inventory, and working with the director in the ordering of food supplies.

Food Prep Cooks should be available to supervise children during naptime or to substitute for a teacher in the case of an illness. It is mandatory to follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Youthland Academy Staff Handbook.

This person should be flexible in scheduling, patient, organized, and enjoy working with children. This person must meet the requirements of the State-licensing agency.

This is a part-time position, generally driving 1-2 hours in the morning and 1-2 hours in the afternoon.

Job Description: Driver

This individual is responsible for safe, reliable transportation of children to and from elementary schools and planned field trips. This person will insure that all children are properly restrained in a seat belt and that the vehicle is in good repair and well maintained.

Responsibilities Include:

• Supervising children, safety and maintenance check of vehicle, and informing director of any potential problems with the vehicle.
• To be available to supervise children during naptime or in the event of another teacher's illness.

It is mandatory for all YLA employees to follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Youthland Academy Handbook. All employees must also meet the requirements of the state-licensing agency. This person must be at least 21 years of age, have a perfect driving record, and have a current and valid driver's license.

This position also requires attendance at Youthland Academy 's in-house training.

Directors are full time, salaried employees. The person selected for this position
will be responsible for the overall direction and supervision of the School.

Qualifications/Education:

The director shall have completed a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university with a concentration or degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Child Development. Youthland Academy requires a minimum of two years experience working with children in either a daycare setting or a school environment. All directors must meet the requirements of the state licensing agencies.

Primary Responsibilities of the Center Administrator:

• Planning and organizing activities, which meet the goals of the school, enrollment, staffing, curriculum, and administrative responsibilities.
• Maintaining operations of the school according to the state rules and regulations and policies of Youthland Academy.
• Maintaining appropriate staff levels for enrollment in accordance with school policies and state regulations, including the recruitment, selection, and appraisal of employees.
• Playing a primary role with parents in orientation, problem solving, and maintaining active parent-school relationships.
• Maintaining records pertaining to the administration of the school in accordance with state requirements in health, enrollment, safety, and licensing.
• Developing plans for the use and care of space and school equipment.
• Planning and enhancing community relations to promote community awareness and provide educational services to the public.
• Participating in recommended training programs, conferences, and other aspects of professional development.
• After an offer of employment is made, produce a current physical examination by a physician, college transcripts, criminal background check, references, and copies of drivers license and social security card.
• Demonstrate ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved, able to respond immediately to any emergency situation.
• Documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S.

This position includes but is not limited to the overall supervision of an Academy with the ability to successfully complete external projects involving two or more Academies, (i.e., corporate newsletters, corporate promotions,
regional programming, etc.).

Qualifications: