Teacher - El Camino

General Function

A SACC Teacher supervises, plans and implements activities for a group of children. A Teacher must meet the California licensing requirements for a SACC teacher. A Teacher may also be responsible for the supervision of a Teacher Aide. The School Age Teacher I must meet the all the Title 22 licensing requirements for a fully qualified school age teacher.

• Curriculum planning and implementation.
• Maintain a clean and organized facility
• Build positive relationships with parents and school personnel.
• Live a culture of passion for risk management and safety

• Work with the SACC Center Director and other SACC Teachers to develop age appropriate activities for children.
• Plan and deliver on the YMCA curriculum framework including documenting detailed lesson plans.
• Visual supervision and care of children enrolled in the licensed program while maintaining ratios that meet requirements for Title 22.
• Meet and greet all children and parents daily.
  • Help maintain a clean and well-organized facility.
  • Assist in creating a warm, nurturing, and inviting program atmosphere.
  • Attend all staff meetings and all training events.
  • Participate in family events.
  • Build confidence and self-esteem of the children in the program.
  • Model appropriate and constructive discipline.
  • Work as a team member of the child care center and the YMCA.
  • Assist in marketing the program.
  • Embrace and teach the YMCA values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty and Caring.
• The physical demands of the position include:
  • Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
  • Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
  • Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.

• This position requires a commitment to the YMCA mission and its core values of: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility as well as a commitment to building developmental assets in adults and youth. Additionally, the YMCA values diversity, youth, and a broad vision of health and wellness which is enhanced by relationship building.
• Must have a minimum of 12 semester units (18 quarter units) or credit hours in ECE/Child Development (classes include, but not limited to child growth and development, or human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum), or a related field (e.g., recreation, education, or sociology). All classes must be completed with a passing grade.
• Minimum of 1 year working in a licensed child care setting is required.
• Certified in Pediatric CPR and First Aid (or certified within 30 days of hire).
• Completion of YMCA child abuse prevention and injury and illness prevention training within 30 days of hire.
• All personnel shall be in good health and shall be physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks. Verification of good healthy by a health screening, including a test for TB, not more than one year prior to their start date or three days after employment.
• Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by law (from DOJ/CACI and FBI) prior to working with children and on site
• Minimum age of 18.
• Bilingual preferred.

• Values -- Demonstrates in word and action the Y's core values of caring honesty, respect, and responsibility and a commitment to the Y's mission, in all matters at all times.
• Relationships -- Puts the good of the organization ahead of personal gain as well as develops and maintains mutually beneficial relations with participants, members, and colleagues.
• Community -- Knows the name and supports the dream of every child in his or her program.
• Quality Results -- Delivers a high-value experience to members and participants.
• Functional Expertise -- Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Communication -- Uses appropriate communication methods or styles to ensure the message is understood, especially by diverse audiences.
• Inclusion -- Displays ease and comfort with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.