The WSY is looking for a Teacher who is EEC Teacher certified, is enthusiastic, creative and reliable. Currently offering a SIGNING BONUS!
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit 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.
- Develops and Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
- Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
- Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and standards.
- Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
- Cultivates positive relationships, conducts parent conferences, and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.
- Maintains program site and equipment.
- Maintains required program records.
- Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
- Plans and implements program activities that is culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
- Adheres to YMCA and state (Early Education & Care) standards including safety and cleanliness.
- Attends staff meetings and trainings.
- Follows YMCA and EEC policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
- Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Minimum three years previous experience working with children.
- Child CPR, First Aid, AED certifications obtained within 30 days of hire date.
- EEC Lead Teacher Certification.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
- Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Hourly rate is $14.00-$18.00.
The WSYMCA rewards dedicated employees by offering a competitive benefits package that includes paid vacation & holidays, group health with vision & drug prescription, dental & life insurance, generous contribution towards retirement once vested, YMCA membership, access to child care services, tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.