Early Childhood Education Infant/Toddler Teacher

Santa Monica Family YMCA•Santa Monica, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves implementing age and developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities for young children, specifically infants and toddlers. The teacher will be responsible for daily lesson plans, supervising children and other staff, and conducting ongoing observations and evaluations of each child's development. A key aspect of the position is maintaining positive relationships and effective communication with parents, including participating in conferences. The teacher will also be responsible for maintaining the classroom environment, equipment, and required program records. Attendance and participation in various program activities, staff meetings, and training sessions are expected. The role requires promoting a positive YMCA image, adhering to professional dress codes and work rules, and modeling anti-biased behavior. Flexibility, willingness to take on additional responsibilities, and adherence to all YMCA, Child Development Department, and State Licensing policies and procedures are crucial. This includes maintaining required staff/child ratios and assisting with orienting new families. The teacher will address parent concerns professionally and cooperate with the director on program changes and coaching.

Requirements

A minimum of 12+ ECE units from an accredited college and a commitment to continue education to obtain an AA or BA in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
Infant Toddler ECE units are required. Completed of infant and toddler courses from an accredited college with a "C" grade or better.
Complete in-house and online Safety, Sexual Harassment, Child Abuse Prevention, Mandated Reporter and other assigned trainings within the first 30 days of hire.
Up-to-date TB test every 2 years. If you have a chest x-ray on file a TB test is no longer required.
Must have a current Live scan active on file.
CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety & Health Institute.

Nice To Haves

One year previous experience working with infants and/or toddlers in a developmental setting preferred.
Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Implement age and developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities within the established guidelines.
Implement daily lesson/activity plans for the classroom. Submits lesson plans weekly.
Supervise the children and non-lead teachers, classroom, and all activities.
Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
Participate in parent conferences when necessary, and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
Maintain program site and equipment.
Maintain required program records.
Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, material explorations, staff meetings, and staff training.
Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
Promote, establish and maintain a positive YMCA image at all times.
Dress in an appropriate and professional manner following YMCA rules and guidelines.
Follow YMCA work rules and procedures to complete all assigned tasks and duties in an efficient, timely and positive manner at all times.
Model anti-biased behavior towards children, parents or staff.
Take initiative to be willing to assume additional responsibilities as needed, including providing other teacher's breaks as needed.
Follow all YMCA, Child Development Department, and State Licensing policies and procedures at all times.
Maintain State Licensing and staff/child ratios requirements at all times.
Help orient new parents and children to the program, assisting with tours as needed.
Be flexible with their room assignments, willing to assist in the classrooms that need their help with a positive attitude.
Address parent concerns and comments in a timely and professional manner; keep the Early Learning Center Director informed of all parent concerns and issues.
Cooperate with the director through any program changes, investigations, and coaching opportunities.