Childcare Teacher
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Site Director and Lead Teacher, the Teacher will work in the classroom while ensuring a safe and enriching classroom environment for children. This role requires the ability to perform each duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations made for qualified individuals with disabilities. The Teacher will incorporate YMCA core values, communicate effectively with children, staff, and parents, and work independently as well as in teams. The position involves obtaining and maintaining CPR/First Aid certifications, performing various program tasks, and participating in annual job-related training. Responsibilities include designing and implementing daily schedules to enhance child development, completing record-keeping, and potentially substituting for other roles. Additional functions include participating in staff meetings, working well in high-stress situations, and establishing positive relationships with various stakeholders. Visual, auditory, and physical abilities are necessary to respond to critical incidents and emergencies.
Requirements
- Must pass YMCA background check
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- 20 credit hours in Education or related field or at least 1 year of experience in a licensed child care/school facility.
- Must meet all standards as dictated by the state Child Care Division
- Obtain Food Handlers within first 30 days
- CPR and First Aid certifications or ability to acquire certifications within 30 days of employment
- Reliable transportation to travel to sites across South Region (Tigard, West Linn, McMinnville etc.)
Nice To Haves
- Prior work experience with childcare preferred
Responsibilities
- Incorporate and model our YMCA core values into your work
- Commit to establishing long-term work relationships with staff, volunteers, participants, members and families
- Ability to communicate well with children, staff and parents
- Ability to work independent as well as create and lead work teams
- Ability and willingness to obtain and keep current CPR/First Aid certifications
- Ability and willingness to perform any and all jobs in the program, including tasks of a Program Aide
- Ability and willingness to participate in 15 hours of job-related training annually
- Ability to sit on floor or child sized chair, stand for 1-hour periods, occasionally lift 50 lbs. and crouch for 15 minutes
- Ability to multitask
- Respond appropriately to all and any emergency situations
- Perform all other duties as assigned by supervising lead teacher or site director
- Complete all record keeping in an accurate and timely manner.
- Work with the Program Lead to design and implement a daily schedule which includes activities to enhance the development of cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills.
- Sub for program leads/program associates if available
- Participate in all Regional Staff meetings and functions
- Ability to work well in high stress situations, responding properly to critical incidents, and act swiftly in emergency situations
- Must be able to establish harmonious relations with staff team, volunteers, school districts, and local partners
- Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation
- Knowledgeable of programs monitored
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
