Experience Preschool Teacher

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YMCA of the USA
Omaha, NE, United States
Full-time

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Teachers provide a quality experience for children and parents that focuses on building achievement andbelonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • 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.
  • Supports fundraising efforts, attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
  • Maintains a clean and safe program site and equipment.
  • Maintains required program records.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent. Must meet Teacher-level licensing requirements.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
  • Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Complete within 30 days of hire: Child Abuse Prevention Training; BLS CPR; First Aid; Emergency Oxygen Administration
  • Completion of YMCA program-specific training &/or certifications.
  • Ability to relate effectively to and develop meaningful relationships with diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community, including ADA compliance. Successful clearance of background check.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Hourly: $13.00 - $16.00

How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=20535&...

Job Function: 
Education, Professional Development & Training

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jan 17 2018
Active Until: 
Feb 17 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit