Preschool After-School Teacher

The Preschool After-School Teacher provides a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for preschool-aged children enrolled in the YWCA after-school program. This position is responsible for supervising children, facilitating age-appropriate activities, supporting social-emotional development, and ensuring compliance with Texas Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards and YWCA policies and procedures. The After-School Teacher promotes positive relationships with children, families, and staff while maintaining a structured and enriching learning environment.

Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 2:30 p.m.

- 6:00 p.m.

• Adhere to all Texas Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards, YWCA policies, and program procedures.
• Ensure the safety, supervision, and well-being of children at all times, both indoors and outdoors.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that support children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
• Create a welcoming, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment that fosters learning and positive behavior.
• Treat all children with dignity, respect, patience, and consistency.
• Utilize positive child guidance and behavior management techniques in accordance with YWCA policies.
• Maintain appropriate child-to-staff ratios and ensure active supervision at all times.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, school personnel, and YWCA staff.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with parents regarding children's participation, behavior, and daily activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely records, including attendance, incident reports, behavior documentation, and other required program records.
• Assist with snack service and ensure proper health and sanitation practices are followed.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain classroom materials, learning centers, and activity areas.
• Inspect classrooms and playground areas daily to ensure a safe environment.
• Assist with facility setup, cleaning, organization, and end-of-day responsibilities.
• Report suspected child abuse or neglect as required by state law and agency policy.
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
• Arrive on time and prepared to work scheduled hours.
• Support program evaluation efforts and contribute ideas for continuous improvement.
• Work cooperatively with coworkers and contribute positively to team goals and program success.

YWCA of Lubbock

Job Description

The Preschool After-School Teacher provides a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for preschool-aged children enrolled in the YWCA after-school program. This position is responsible for supervising children, facilitating age-appropriate activities, supporting social-emotional development, and ensuring compliance with Texas Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards and YWCA policies and procedures. The After-School Teacher promotes positive relationships with children, families, and staff while maintaining a structured and enriching learning environment.

Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 2:30 p.m.

- 6:00 p.m.

• Adhere to all Texas Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards, YWCA policies, and program procedures.
• Ensure the safety, supervision, and well-being of children at all times, both indoors and outdoors.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that support children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
• Create a welcoming, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment that fosters learning and positive behavior.
• Treat all children with dignity, respect, patience, and consistency.
• Utilize positive child guidance and behavior management techniques in accordance with YWCA policies.
• Maintain appropriate…