ECE Teacher

YMCA of Greater Long Beach•Long Beach, CA

About The Position

The ECE Teacher assists in supervising program participants and staff and implements classroom curriculum. The role provides a quality experience for children and parents centered on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. The teacher plans and implements developmentally appropriate programs for children and families; maintains high-quality, culturally sensitive learning environments; and ensures activities and routines meet state and licensing requirements. The role also documents children’s development, communicates with families and staff, supports family involvement, and trains and mentors support staff.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Minimum of 12 college units in Childhood Development or Early Childhood Education.
175 days of experience, working 3 or more hours per day, within 2 years; experience supervising and providing instruction to staff is required.
Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification and Health & Safety Class required within the first 3 months of employment.
Immunization record for influenza or waiver, Tdap (pertussis), and MMR (measles).
CDSS Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training required within the first month of employment.
Criminal clearance, including fingerprints.
Health exam screening with a negative TB test and negative drug test screening.
Complete all required online training.
Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program activities.
Previous experience with diverse populations.
Ability to work with children ages 2–5.
Strong ability to work with challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs for children and families, including the environment, curriculum, and materials.
Implement and promote NAEYC and ECERS standards to support a high-quality, developmentally appropriate program.
Plan, provide, and evaluate indoor and outdoor environments, activities, and routines to meet state and licensing requirements.
Promote a culturally sensitive, language-driven environment that acknowledges and celebrates family diversity and uses supplies and equipment reflecting community diversity.
Model and promote positive behavior, attitudes, and language; develop positive conflict-resolution skills among children, parents, and staff; and maintain open communication with parents, staff, and administration.
Conduct activities that promote family involvement, membership by design, and relationship by design.
Document children’s developmental growth in portfolios containing assessments, observations, and samples of children’s work, and discuss progress with parents during periodic conferences.
Train and mentor support staff to ensure consistency in quality, curriculum, and program philosophy.
Maintain open communication with participants, parents, staff, and the supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.