YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles-posted about 9 hours ago
$18 - $18/Yr
Part-time • Entry Level
Downey, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Teacher positive, nurturing relationships with children while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall program experience. 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.

  • Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
  • Full understanding of licensing regulations (Title 22) and responsible for ensuring assigned location operates in full compliance at all times. Steps in as individual in charge when Site Director is not present during program hours as assigned.
  • Maintains close visual supervision of a group of assigned children, following ratios based on specific program. Provide oversight and guidance to Teacher Aide as assigned.
  • Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies. Follows reporting procedures and proactively responds to situations to ensure a safe environment for all involved.
  • Understands and complies with current federal, state, local regulations, and YMCA policies and procedures at all times.
  • Maintains positive relationship with parents, other YMCA team members and community partners.
  • Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
  • Attend meetings and trainings, as needed.
  • Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management.
  • Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Fairness) as well as the YMCA Core Values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.
  • Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness and personal growth.
  • All other duties as assigned by your supervisor
  • AGE: Eighteen years or older
  • EDUCATION: high school diploma or equivalent
  • ECE/CD UNITS: Infant/Toddler: 12 core semester units ECE with 3 units in infant care.
  • Preschool: 12 semester units in ECE of CD or current Child Development Associate Teacher, Teacher, or Master Teacher Permit or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and 6 months experience.
  • School-Age: 12 semester units in ECE or CD or 6 semester units in ECE or CD and 6 semester units in recreation, arts & humanities, human services that can be directly applied to program delivery.
  • RELATED EXPERIENCE: 6 months previous experience working with children in a group setting. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities. Previous experience with diverse populations preferred. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
  • SPECIALIZED SKILLS: Strong character values (respect, responsibility, honesty, caring); strong communication skills; emotional maturity
  • LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: Current approved EMSA First Aid; Adult, Infant and Child CPR Certifications (8 hours). Completion of child abuse prevention training prior to first day in program. Basic Water Safety certification for school-age summer programs. 9 Hour course in Preventative Health Practices (PHP).
  • IMMUNIZATION & PHYSICAL: Current TB, influenza (limited exceptions), pertussis, and measles vaccination and physical exam.
  • You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities.
  • Job is performed in indoor as well as outdoor environments throughout the year.
  • Job does include water-related activities.
  • Ability to lift 30-35lbs
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