Empowerment Childcare Teacher
About The Position
The Empowerment Childcare Teacher ensures the safety, well-being, and engagement of children in the YWCA of Asheville’s Empowerment Childcare Center. The role provides dependable, high-quality care for Motherlove participants and members, including structured, developmentally appropriate activities and a clean, sanitary, safe, and stimulating environment. The teacher supports children and families professionally and maintains compliance with program guidelines. The position collaborates with a Co-Teacher to manage classroom operations, plan and implement curriculum, and support children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. It also involves family communication, recordkeeping, volunteer coordination, and coordination with service providers. The position may include work at the Family Justice Center and requires a flexible schedule that may include daytime and evening hours and some Saturday mornings.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- EDU119 certification, or willingness to obtain it.
- Prior experience working with children in a daycare setting; private nanny or babysitting experience is accepted with a reference.
- CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain them.
- CRC Background Check clearance.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to engage children and promote a positive, nurturing atmosphere.
- Excellent communication skills for interacting with parents, children, and staff.
- Ability to follow health, safety, and program guidelines.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include daytime and evening hours and some Saturday mornings.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, participate in physical activities with children, assist with light cleaning, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming, and organized environment by following sanitation methods.
- Greet parents and help them feel confident in the quality of care.
- Supervise and engage children in age-appropriate activities, using approved redirection methods when needed.
- Prepare and serve healthy food in accordance with established guidelines.
- Monitor staffing levels and child-to-staff ratios, adjusting intake as needed.
- Facilitate volunteer activities and ensure volunteers follow protocols.
- Enforce sign-in and sign-out procedures and report non-compliance, such as late pickups, to the Director.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date child and parent records, including contact and allergy information.
- Provide parents with daily updates about children’s activities, progress, and concerns.
- Coordinate with parents regarding needed provisions and offer guidance as appropriate.
- Conduct parent/teacher conferences and home visits if required.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities with the Co-Teacher.
- Foster children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development through creative and structured activities, while modeling respectful behavior.
- Work with the Co-Teacher on classroom operations, scheduling, and lesson planning.
- Coordinate with service providers to integrate health, nutrition, family, and special education services.
- Maintain records, assessments, and documentation for school transitions.
- Sanitize classroom surfaces, toys, and facilities daily.
- Stay informed about early childhood education practices and participate in professional development training.
- Support YWCA initiatives, including healthy lifestyles and childhood obesity prevention.
- Travel minimally for supplies or program needs.
Benefits
- Free monthly childcare eligibility with the Early Learning Program.
- Health insurance (MedCost).
- Dental insurance (Delta Dental).
- Life insurance (Mutual of Omaha).
- Short-term disability (Mutual of Omaha).
- Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
- Retirement plan.
- Free employee membership to the Fitness & Aquatics Center; family members may be added for $20 per month.
- 11 paid holidays per year, with flexibility for religious observances.
- Paid time off (PTO).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
