Youth Development Preschool Teacher

Job Title:

Preschool Teacher Department:
Youth Development Classification:
Non-exempt

Job Grade: 4

Reports to:

Youth Teen & Family Director Ages: 4-5 years

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Position Summary 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.

Qualifications Enrolled in the Child Care Division Central Background Registry () and proof of enrollment

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

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, orOne year or 1,500 hours of qualifying teaching experience in Registered Family or Certified Family child care.

Essential Functions 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 dayMay 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

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