Assistant Transitional Preschool Teacher

Whatcom Family YMCA • WA

124d • $19 - $20

About The Position

The Downtown/Millworks Early Learning Center near the waterfront (near Downtown Bellingham) is currently on the hunt for an Assistant Preschool Teacher to work in our Transitional Preschool Classroom for ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2. This is a BUSY classroom with three full time staff and up to 17 children. This classroom is play based with lots of potty training and social-emotional curriculum to help children learn how to thrive in the classroom environment. The daily schedule would be Monday-Friday, 8-4:30 (full time) and would ideally begin training in late September. If you have a love for young preschoolers/older toddlers, enjoy a busy classroom, and enjoy working on a team, please check out the job description below and send in your application! We'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older and a high school graduate (or equivalent).
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Previous experience with diverse populations. 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).
• 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.
• Willingness to obtain the ECE initial certificate or equivalent (approximately 12 credits).

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.
• Follow the preschool daily schedule of activities, transitions, meals, and napping using best practices in early childhood learning and development.
• Works alongside the Lead Teacher and other classroom teachers to engage children in a play-based curriculum, with an emphasis on social-emotional development; and arrange the environment using the ECERS environmental rating scale.
• Creates a positive rapport and shared interest with all youth.
• Provides opportunities for youth to lead, problem-solve, and make decisions and choices within the program and provides daily opportunities for youth to reflect on and respond to their experiences.
• Be comfortable engaging in large motor activities with children such as beginning swimming and rock climbing.
• 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 child's 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED