PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Channel Islands YMCA•Lompoc, CA

21d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Preschool Teacher assists in planning, supervising, and implementing childcare programs in accordance with State of California Community Care Licensing guidelines. The teacher independently supervises up to 12 children, or supervises an Assistant or Associate Teacher with up to 15 or 18 children, as permitted by licensing guidelines. The role provides attentive, high-quality care and supervision, creates a safe and inclusive environment, supports children’s individual needs through positive behavior guidance, and carries out activities and lesson plans while ensuring Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) standards are followed. The Preschool Teacher also prepares and cleans the program area, provides customer service and builds connections with children and families, participates in trainings, works collaboratively with staff, and helps ensure the building, grounds, and equipment are in working order. The position includes maintaining certifications, pursuing professional growth, supporting the annual campaign through member education, and fulfilling mandated reporter responsibilities for elder and child abuse. This is a full-time, day-shift position at the Montecito Family YMCA in Santa Barbara, California, with a listed hourly salary range of $22.00 to $25.00.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
12 units in Child Development or a related field.
6 months of experience in a childcare setting.
Complete required certifications within 60 days of hire.
Complete required branch- and position-specific training within two weeks of hire.
Ability to obtain Criminal Record Clearance.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, supervising, and implementing childcare programs in accordance with State of California Community Care Licensing guidelines.
Independently supervise up to 12 children, or supervise an Assistant or Associate Teacher with up to 15 or 18 children, according to licensing guidelines.
Provide quality, visual, proactive, and interactive care and supervision to children.
Provide a safe environment for children to thrive.
Guide children’s behavior using positive methods and considering each child’s individual needs.
Carry out activities and lesson plans.
Ensure the program delivers Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) standards.
Set up and clean the program area, including vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, and removing trash.
Provide exceptional customer service and foster connections with children and families.
Participate in and satisfactorily complete in-service trainings.
Create a welcoming, nurturing, and inclusive environment for children and families.
Work collaboratively and respectfully as part of a staff team.
Ensure the building, grounds, and equipment are in working order and report concerns.
Maintain certifications and pursue professional growth opportunities.
Support the annual campaign process, including educating members.
Understand mandated reporter responsibilities for elder and child abuse and report and respond according to policies and procedures.