Preschool Teacher

Provides direction for the program and Teaching Assistant and implements curriculum in the classroom. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Program and Service Management

• Develop and deliver an enriching program that consists of a morning circle, learning centers, desk work and a closing circle
• Vary activities used in the learning centers/desk work to provide different developmental opportunities
• Model effective behaviors in dealing with children that parents can use in their own interactions with their child, implement a behavior plan
• Inform parents on child development through formal and informal discussions and progress reports
• Prepare all materials needed prior to each pre-school session
• Interact with parents/caregivers and children, modeling appropriate behavior
• Attend all staff trainings and meetings

• Administrative Responsibilities
• Ensure participant is signed in/out each time they attend
• Record statistics and submit monthly sign in sheets to the Branch Director
• Keep an updated roster and file on each child to include: parent information, photo release, any allergies, etc.
• Turn in lesson plans monthly to the Branch Director by due date set
• Implement the Y core values
• Inform Program & Administrative Assistant and Branch Director of children’s excessive absences
• Time sheets will be filled out accurately, on a daily basis and submitted by the end of each pay period

• Financial Responsibilities
• Inform Program & Administrative Assistant of any supplies needed for the next month.

• Publicity and Public Relations
• Provide ASYMCA program fliers to all who enter the ASYMCA building, when appropriate
• Encourage participation in ASYMCA events and other programs
• May occasionally be expected to work at special events/fundraisers over and above normal working hours (i.e. Father Daughter Dance, Healthy Kids Day, etc.)

• Facility Management
• Maintain classroom in an orderly manner
• Organize and clean areas that are used for the program
• Assist with maintenance of common areas

• Equipment Management
• Keep equipment clean and sanitary
• Repair or arrange for repairs of equipment as needed

• Other duties as assigned by the Branch Director

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred. Work experience may also be substituted for educational requirements.
• Understanding of the issues military families undergo
• Experience working with preschool age children

Working Conditions:

• Classroom setting
• Must be able to stand and sit throughout the day

Post Hire Requirements

• Proof of a TB test within the last 12 months. If test is positive, documentation of treatment plan is required.
• Complete First Aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire date
• Complete required on-line Redwoods training prior to start date
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Proof of annual medical certification
• Proof of annual flu shot

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• classroom management: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

Armed Services YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ASYMCA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. ASYMCA encourages applicants of all ages.

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