Preschool Teacher

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Are you passionate about making a difference in your community by providing a fun, safe, and positive social-emotional experience for young children? Work alongside other passionate individuals to support and enrich the lives of our children and families in our community. The YMCA is currently hiring part-time and full-time Teacher Aides.

The Southeast Family YMCA is an approved Pilot Site for Preschool For All starting in Fall 2024. Preschool For All is a Multnomah County funded program aiming to connect 3 and 4-year-olds with free, culturally responsive, inclusive preschool experiences.

• Comprehensive Medical Plans:
  Medical, dental, and vision for full-time staff
• Holiday Pay: 9 paid holidays for full-time staff
• Vacation Pay: 10 days for full-time staff, increasing after two years of work
• Sick Pay: 1.5 hours for every 40 hours worked
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Childcare and Program Discounts
• Free Household Membership to a YMCA Fitness Facility
• Retirement Plan: 8% contribution after two years worked (must meet certain criteria)
• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Path:
  Promotion to management positions from within the organization

A Teacher will work under the guidance of the Lead Teacher and Site Director. Responsibilities include assisting in maintaining a safe and developmentally appropriate classroom environment, implementing engaging curriculum, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and the community.

• Pass a YMCA Background Check
• Meet all Teacher's Aide or Teacher standards as dictated by Oregon's Department of Early Learning and Care and Preschool for All, including reaching Step 4 or higher in the Oregon Registry (please include this with your application if possible)
• Current enrollment in the Oregon State Childcare Registry or ability to enroll prior to employment
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days
• Current Food Handlers certification or ability to obtain within 30 days
• At least 18 years of age

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Non-profit Organizations

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