Infant​/Toddler Teacher @ Y - Hayward

Job Category: Head Start - Early Childhood Impact

Our Infant/Toddler Teachers create warm, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environments where all children can grow. Working in alignment with YMCA of the East Bay goals and required federal and state regulations—including Head Start Performance Standards, California Department of Education guidelines, CACFP requirements, and Community Care Licensing—Teachers support children’s learning through the Creative Curriculum. Responsibilities include planning engaging activities, observing and assessing children, and using assessment data to individualize instruction.

Teachers also partner with families to support positive learning experiences and promote each child’s developmental progress.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Full-time employees are eligible for heavily subsidized coverage with several plan options.
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, with options for Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care expenses.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance for added financial protection.
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs to support mental health and work-life balance.
• Commuter Benefits available for eligible employees.
• 12 Designated Holidays.
• Paid Time Off for vacation and sick leave.
• Professional Development Opportunities and ongoing training to support your career growth.
• YMCA Membership Benefits and discounts on programs for you and your family

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. (NOTE Head Start=AA degree or above required, Early Head Start=AA degree or above preferred)
• Current Child Development permit at the Associate Teacher level or above
• Successful completion of 12 or more semester units in Early Childhood Education, for Early Head Start, completion of 6 units of infant/toddler development with grade C or above
• Must be able to communicate in English with proficiency, bilingual or multi-lingual preferred
• 2 years of experience as a classroom teacher in Early Childhood Programs, prefer experience in state subsidized or Early/Head Start setting
• Experience working with children and families of diverse cultural backgrounds
• Pre-employment physical examination and TB clearance
• Current certificates for Pediatric First Aid and CPR, including a total of 15 hours of preventative health and safety training or completion of this training within 90 days of hire
• Live Scan fingerprint and criminal record clearance
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure in high stress situations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and other computer programs

Specific Essential Function from the Job Description for this role

• Develop and implement written curriculum goals in accordance with the Creative Curriculum, Project-Based Curriculum, The Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, and California Department of Education Foundations and Frameworks.
• Plan and facilitate learning activities that meet curriculum goals for individuals and groups of children, while providing direction, guidance, and visual supervision.
• Supervise and monitor children at all times.
• Interact with children using intentional and responsive verbal and non-verbal strategies.
• Document the progress of each child in the designated online system using observation notes, picture and anecdotal notes, work samples, documentation panels, screenings, and assessments.
• Conduct two home visits and two parent/teacher conferences for each child annually.
• Create and maintain stimulating, organized, and inviting learning environments in the classroom and outdoor play areas that are reflective of the cultural diversity in the classroom and the surrounding community.
• Develop relationships with families that foster effective partnerships and promote each child’s optimum growth and development.
• Have knowledge of and carry out all Health and Safety requirements according to Community Care Licensing, Head Start Performance Standards, and California Department of Education regulations.
• Conduct a daily health check for each child and adhere to…