Toddler Pod Leader

Overview: The Southampton Youth Association, Inc., a children’s recreation non-profit for the past 51 years, is adapting to the  changing needs of the community and world. We are seeking to add a pod leader to our diverse staff who will dynamically lead a recreational and learning pod. This pod leader will facilitate creative hands-on art projects, physical outdoor activities and lay the  foundation for healthy interpersonal interactions. The leader will create a nurturing, stimulating environment where every child  feels like a part of the community. This is a new program, and the leader will have great input on the shape and direction of the  pod.  

Details: 

• Potential Start Date: January 25, 2021 

• Reports to: Executive Director 

• Schedule: 3-4 days per week 9AM – 2PM 

Responsibilities: 

• Observe, guide, supervise and assess a maximum of 4, 22 month – 30 month old children while they play and interact • Develop lesson plans, monitor student engagement and write up daily reports  

• Create and maintain a safe, clean and simulating space where kids feel valued 

• Set an excellent example for children by modeling the SYA character traits and (sportsmanship, teamwork, respect,  persistence, and leadership) 

• Encourage self-expression through understanding, flexibility and modeling 

• Adhere to COVID-19 protocols 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Ability to communicate joyfully and clearly with students and parents 

• High level of personal and professional responsibility to the pod 

• Passion for early childhood development  

• First Aid training  

• Physically able to lift up to 50lbs  

• Prior experience working with young children  

• Clear criminal record  

Preferred Qualifications 

• AS/AA  

Send resume and cover letter to [email protected] 

Equal Opportunity Statement: At SYA, Inc., we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for  the benefit of our employees, our services and our children and the community at large. We are an equal opportunity employer. SYA,  Inc. does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy  or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. It is SYA Inc.’s policy to comply with all  applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.