Afternoon Closing Infant Teacher

Whatcom Family YMCA•Bellingham, WA

6d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA's Early Learning Center at Millworks (on Bellingham's Waterfront) is currently seeking a part time infant teacher to close the classroom in the evening. This position requires that applicants be available to work Monday-Friday, 2-6:30 pm (approximately 23 hours per week). Our infant classroom is home to children ages 2-12 months (up to 8 at a time with 2 teachers). We are seeking applicants who love working with very young children AND their parents, who can multitask and juggle multiple tasks at one time, can take direction and feedback from our lead teacher, and someone who feels comfortable communicating with families in the evening about their child's day. This position does require a bit of cleaning to make sure the classroom is sanitized and clean for the next day. If you love babies and watching them grow, have experience caring for very young children, and have the late afternoon availability, please review the job application and apply! We'd love to meet you. POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Assistant Infant Teacher at the Whatcom Family YMCA maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their families.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older and a high school graduate (or equivalent).
Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
Current CPR (Adult, Infant & Child) and First Aid, AED certifications.
Complete Praesidium Child Abuse prevention training within 15 days of hire.
STARS 30 Hour Childcare Basic Training (Must be completed within 3 months of hire date)
Willingness to obtain the ECE initial certificate or equivalent (approximately 12 credits).
Must have or be in the process of obtaining the following:
___ Negative TB Test
___ HIV/Bloodborne Pathogen training
___ Safe Sleep
___ MERIT ID account
___ Food Handlers Card
___ Cleared Portable Background Check from MERIT
___ MMR Immunization Record
The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities.
The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
Previous experience with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

Supervises the children, classroom, and all program activities.
Follows all procedures and standards as established by the law or the Y; makes ADA accommodations where appropriate; maintains the program site, equipment, and required program records.
Work alongside the Lead Teacher and other classroom teachers to engage children in singing, conversation, reading books, and simple learning activities.
Follow infant daily schedules of feeding, diapering, and napping using best practices in early childhood learning and development.
Assists the Lead Teacher in collecting documentation for use in child assessment and portfolios.
Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their childs needs and progress; connects families to the Y.
Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
Completes and records daily cleaning list, consistently cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing classroom materials and surfaces.
Administers first aid, completes accident forms, and notifies the Lead Teacher, Program Supervisor, or Director.
Follows organizations policies and procedures regarding protecting youth from abuse; including screening and selection, training and supervision, and responding to allegations.
Communicate to all staff and volunteers the organizations commitment to protect youth from abuse.
Follows mandated reporting requirements.