Youth Development Preschool Teacher

EUGENE FAMILY YMCA•Eugene, OR

9d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct supervision to a group of children in a youth development preschool program. Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with families. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall youth development experience. Provides direction for the program and classroom. Implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focus on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Requirements

Enrolled in the Child Care Division Central Background Registry (oregonearlylearning.com) and proof of enrollment
Meet the Department of Early Learning and Care's Preschool Teacher requirements
At least 750 hours of qualifying teaching experience in a Certified Child Care Center, or One year or 1,500 hours of qualifying teaching experience in Registered Family or Certified Family child care.

Nice To Haves

Please complete the online application right away as it will take several weeks to process

Responsibilities

Assists with the planning of program lesson plans and implements culturally relevant activities in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the participants
Serves as a positive role model, demonstrates professional behavior, and understands positive youth development approaches to the academic and social development of youth
Facilitates a program environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play and welcomes children
Promotes a positive approach to supervision, communication and interactions with others; maintains ongoing communication with supervisor
Demonstrates a working knowledge of the YMCA mission, purpose and goals, childcare policies and YMCA standards; ensures the program meets the highest standards of excellence
Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures
Follows all cleaning and sanitizing protocols
Is up to date and follows guidance put forth by the Early Learning Division
Checks and responds to email and other communication regularly
Actively engaged with youth and activities during the program day
Maintains positive relationships and effective communication with families, facility/school personnel, members and coworkers
Maintains program site and equipment, assists with setup and breakdown of activity centers and cleaning of program areas
Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings and training
Respectfully relays information to families about a child's day
May provide guidance to staff/volunteers overseeing the activities of groups of children
Continue training in child development, a minimum of 15 hours per certification year
Complete all required trainings as assigned by supervisor, by scheduled due date
If required to drive while on duty (either your own vehicle or a Y-owned vehicle), must maintain a current, valid Oregon driver’s license, a DMV driving record that meets YMCA standards, and evidence of insurability throughout entire term of employment
Other duties as assigned
As a Y staff, you are a representative of our Y's mission and values; as such it is asked that you: approach conversations with respect uphold the Y's character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all interpersonal interactions approach all people and situations with an open mind - we can never know all the many perspectives and experiences others bring with them just as they won't know yours be accountable to the energy you bring into the conversation and into the workplace