Career Pathways Academy - Entry Level/Emerging Early Childhood Educators

Armed Services YMCA of The U S A•Norfolk, VA

9d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Emerging Educators Pathway is a six-week program designed for individuals with little or no experience in Early Childhood Education. This program offers practical knowledge and training through on-the-job experience and mentorship at the Armed Services YMCA Norfolk Child Development Center. Participants will be exposed to developmentally appropriate practices and learn how the Armed Services YMCA ensures the education, well-being, and safety of children and staff, while also supporting families. Upon successful completion, participants may be considered for part-time and full-time opportunities within the organization.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must pass Federal, State, Child Protective Services Checks, National Sex Offender Registry and if living out of the State of Virginia in the last 5 years all applicable Out of State checks applicable.
A commitment to attending 90%+ of academy program activity is required.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
Required to do considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, standing, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
Must provide a copy of your H.S Diploma or GED when you apply.

Nice To Haves

Military spouses, veterans and military affiliated job seekers encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Participate in the on-going assessments of children including completing observations, and developmental checklists.
Observe effective ways to support each child's individual learning and development by providing an environment offering developmentally appropriate curriculum and materials.
Learn about being inclusive of children with different abilities and following the child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) or the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Assist with the implementation of a daily program which balances adult and child-initiated activities in both large and small groups, indoor and outdoor play, nutrition-focused family style dining, and timely and predictable transitions.
Collaborate with a lead teacher to develop and implement lesson plans based on ELM curriculum.
Provide opportunities for creative self-expression through art, music, movement, and dramatic play.
Support the social and emotional development of each child by building trust, fostering independence, encouraging self-confidence, and supporting positive adult and peer relationships.
Encourage positive guidance by setting clear, consistent limits, and having realistic expectations.
Support the home language, culture, and family composition of each child by encouraging the feelings and rights of others.
Learn sanitation and hygiene procedures including hand washing, diapering, cleaning and disinfecting toys and furniture, and providing children with space to place personal belongings.
Provide an indoor and outdoor environment supervised in accordance with Child Care Administration licensing regulations.
Complete daily attendance records.
Respond to emergency situations by implementing emergency preparedness procedures.
Assist in the administration of nutritional aspects of the program including food replacements for children with specific and physician documented dietary needs.
Communicate with parents verbally and non-verbally.